Portes Castle – Portes Castle loop from Saint-Ambroix

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Portes Castle – Portes Castle loop from Saint-Ambroix

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Portes Castle – Portes Castle loop from Saint-Ambroix

04:01

61.4km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.9 km

Col de Trélis

Viewpoint

27.0 km

Portes Castle

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This castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011, is impressive! It is nicknamed the "vessel of the Cévennes" because its construction sometimes resembles the prow of a ship.

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27.0 km

Portes Castle

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Impressive Chateau de Portes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old town of Portes was razed and rebuilt a little further down the road, the original village was where the carpark now is.

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27.7 km

Col de Portes

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35.2 km

View of the Luech Railway Viaduct

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View over the Luech to the noteworthy railway viaduct.

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37.9 km

View of the church in Chambon

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beautiful church in the village.

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39.1 km

Following the Luech

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Very pleasant and shaded road with magnificent viewpoints. In the early morning, it's a treat.

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39.4 km

Along the Luech

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small road, partly beautiful views

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60.6 km

Saint-Ambroix

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The idyllic town in the high valley of the Cèze near the Cevennes with its two "castle hills" exudes a little touch of the Middle Ages, combined with the cozy …

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