Montagne des Anglais and Verzolet Loop

While specific parking locations are not detailed, the trail starts and ends in Saint-Affrique, suggesting you can likely find parking within or on the outskirts of the town to begin your ride.

The Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses generally welcomes dogs, but they should always be kept on a leash to protect local wildlife and livestock. Please ensure your dog is fit enough for a difficult, long mountain bike ride.

Spring and autumn are generally the best times for mountain biking in the Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses, offering pleasant temperatures and vibrant scenery. Summers can be hot, and winters may bring challenging conditions.

No, there are typically no permits or entrance fees required to access mountain biking trails within the Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses. However, always respect local regulations and private property.

You'll encounter varied terrain, including tracks and singletrack. The region features striking limestone plateaus, verdant valleys, and distinctive red clay hills. Expect a climb through a generally accessible valley, leading to a stony, somewhat technical descent towards Vailhauzy.

The route passes through areas rich in rural heritage, including traditional Causse farms and historical sites like the medieval necropolis of Soulsou. You'll also have the potential to visit the impressive Singletrack to the Tiergues Dolmen, and pass by Croix del Pas. The trail also includes sections of the Verzolet mountain bike trail.

This difficult 48.3 km (30.0 miles) mountain biking loop typically takes around 4 hours and 34 minutes to complete, depending on your pace and stops.

You'll be treated to superb panoramic views of Saint-Affrique, the foothills of the Larzac, the Verzolet valley, and expansive vistas over the pre-Causses within the Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses.

Yes, the route incorporates sections of several other paths, including the Voie Verte du Saint-Affriccain, Chemin de la Mine, Chemin du Verzolet, Chemin du Guilhaumet, Chemin des Canalettes, Chemin du Causse à Versols, Chemin du Puech Baylet, Chemin de Caussanuejouls, Chemin de Soulsou, Chemin des Fayssettes, Chemin de Clipis, Pont Vieux, Passerelle du Couat, Chemin de Saint-Jean à Castelcrémat, Chemin des Noisetiers, Place Saint-Sauveur, Chemin du Rocher, Chemin de Versols à Hermilix, Chemin des Tres Fons, Calade de Caylus, Chemin du Causse à Hermilix, and Impasse du Vezels.

The trail starts and finishes in Saint-Affrique, where you'll find various options for cafes, restaurants, and shops to refuel before or after your ride.

Classified as 'difficult,' this 48.3 km route features significant elevation gain of over 1100 meters. While some sections are accessible, it includes stony and somewhat technical descents, particularly towards Vailhauzy, requiring good mountain biking skills and endurance.