Following the Luech – Portes Castle loop from Bessèges

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Following the Luech – Portes Castle loop from Bessèges

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Following the Luech – Portes Castle loop from Bessèges

02:54

42.5km

690m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Old railway line

Highlight • Cycleway

Railway line exists, but no train service, could become a beautiful railway cycle path

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6.42 km

bathing place

Highlight • Other

Between Bessèges and Peyremale, here is the perfect place to swim in the Cèze.

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9.73 km

Along the Luech

Highlight (Segment) • Other

small road, partly beautiful views

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13.3 km

Following the Luech

Highlight • Trail

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

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14.5 km

View of the church in Chambon

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beautiful church in the village.

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23.9 km

Col de Portes

Highlight • Mountain Pass

24.5 km

Col de Portes (557 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

24.5 km

Portes Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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42.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

955 m

696 m

415 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

4.50 km

741 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

17°C

12°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Following the Luech – Portes Castle loop from Bessèges

Old railway line

bathing place

Along the Luech

Following the Luech

View of the church in Chambon

Col de Portes

Col de Portes (557 m)

Portes Castle

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