Mountain Biking on the Larzac plateau

Bike on Larzac - Templars and Hospitalers lands
4 days / 3 nights - 5 days / 4 nights - 7 days / 6 nights (long Tour of Larzac)
Star-shaped hikes: 2 or 3 days
E-Mountain bike *

The Larzac plateau is a perfect place for the back country bikers. Wild areas on the Causse, tremendous viewpoints on the Cévennes offer the best conditions to discover the amazing natural richness of the environment. We propose to choose between two tours which will take you along the historic paths of Templars and Hospitallers Orders.

* E-Mountain bike :  It is possible to include the hire of an electric mountain bike at the start of this mountain biking holiday.

Formules proposées

 

‘Regional Nature Park Values’ holiday ®- New for 2025

The Grands Causses Regional Nature Park has approved Languedoc Nature's membership of the ‘Valeurs Parc naturel régional ®’ label following an audit. This reflects our commitment, as a travel operator, to promoting sustainable and responsible tourism in protected areas.

Some of the accommodation for this trip has been awarded the ‘Valeurs Parc naturel régional®’ label.

This means that they are committed to the development of sustainable tourism. The label is attached to certain values: attachment to a region, preservation and enhancement of the environment, and the human dimension. Members of the label offer their customers a number of advantages: peace and quiet, comfort, a warm and friendly welcome, and the opportunity to discover local heritage, products and expertise.
The establishments also stand out for their eco-responsible practices.

 

- Guided trip : a qualified guide takes you along the trails according to your level and your expectations.
 

- Self guided trip: we provide you with a road book and the maps. We book for you your accommodation and your meals.

Les temps forts du voyage

- various paths on the Causse, in the gorges, in the forest... a delight!

- a land of pastoralism (the Unesco Causses and Cévennes area)

- built heritage caussenard

- Circus of Navacelles and gorges of the Vis

- the medieval city of the Couvertoirade (visit)

- Exceptional flora (May - June)


fred@languedoc-nature.com

Tél: 06 32 57 33 14

L'avis des voyageurs

Good morning, sir,
We have just completed the tour of Larzac by mountain bike: superb ride, no notable incident (some mechanical problems...), superb weather (hot...!!). As in our previous experience in Aubrac, we have only congratulations for the organisation, the itineraries, the accommodation...(and the country is splendid!).
For the itineraries there were some variations, some volunteers, some not! Are you interested to know them?
At another time probably...
Cordially
Etienne
 

 

Good evening, sir,
We would also like to express our satisfaction. This stay perfectly met our expectations.
The region is splendid and the sports courses are very good. Your courses were perfectly balanced for each day and we had no difficulty in finding our way around thanks to your indications on the maps and not too many punctures.
The first morning with the guide was very profitable. We were able to improve our technique and above all discover the region and what awaited us. This guide is a great listener and very professional and we greatly appreciated him.
The welcome at the hotel and in the gites was of very good quality and we met some nice people (good services).
We will renew this type of stay, taking a little more time in advance, and this time why not in the Causse Méjean. We will not fail to contact you for a next trip!
Thanks again ! With kind regards.
Claude and Valérie

 

Good morning, sir,
Yes it was a very pleasant stay, a very warm welcome, good food with a very nice enbiance and very friendly accommodation. We escaped the rain during this stay and the weather was not so bad. Some quite technical paths in some places, some difficulties of pushing, some unevenness a little bit hards but on the whole very good courses with the discovery of the beautiful landscapes of this region. As a bonus, we visited some churches, chapels, villages, tasted and bought some good wines and cheese... The routes were quite well detailed on the maps but the markings were not always obvious !!! the use of GPS is still good and to be advised. Thanks again for a great stay in this beautiful region.
PS: every year we are looking for new ideas for discovery, please let us know when you have some suggestions and information.
Very cordially.
Michel

 

The trick you gave me was great. I really liked the small roads even if it was not always easy to ride. But the landscape was fantastic! Also the accommodations were good. They were all very nice. As far as the road was concerned I found everything except once. The second day was hard in general, I was really tired in the evening as it often went up. But all in all I am very happy and I would like to continue this excursion in the region. The way of travelling like this pleases me very much."
Katja from Zurich.

 

Everything went really well. Welcoming, very nice weather, nice trip in a beautiful environment, especially the return from La Couvertoirade. We will come back. Very satisfied. See you next time.
Lionel de Béziers

 

I must tell you that I was delighted by this mountain bike ride on the Larzac. I crossed some magnificent, sometimes even sumptuous places. (A big + for the gorges of the Vis). Your organisation was once again excellent. I renew my confidence in you. Looking forward to a new hike.
Jean Philippe de Mireval

NIVEAU

 

This trip requires the participants to be in a good shape, to be able to practice mountain bike on a steep ground

Mountain biking on the largest of the Causses plateaus
Le PROGRAMME

 

4 days tour "easy "

Stage 1 : 42 or 50 km -elevat° : + 685 or 805 m

Stage 2 : 49 km -elevat°: + 660 m

Stage 3 : 53 or 57 km -elevat° : + 965 or  945 m

Stage 4 : 42 km -elevat° : + 540 m

 

4 days tour "+more athletic"

Stage 1 : 40 or 44,5 km -elevat°:+ 330 or 405 m

Stage 2 : 41 or 51 km -elevat° : + 915 or 1260 m

Stage 3 : 56 km -elevat° : + 805 m

Stage 4 : 42 km -elevat° : + 540 m

 

6 days tour - Great Larzac Tour

Stage 1 : 40 or 44,5 km -elevat°: + 33 ou 405 m

Stage 2 : 41 or 51 km -elevat° : + 915 ou 1260 m

Stage 3 : 49 km -elevat°: + 660 m

Stage 4 : 63 km -elevat° : + 1160 m

Stage 5 : 43 km -elevat°: + 845 m

Stage 6 : 42 km -elevat°: + 540 m

3 days tour

Stage 1 : 40 or 44,5 km -elevat° : + 330 or 405 m

Stage 2 : 41 or 51 km - elevat° : + 915 or 1260 m

Stage 3 : 47 ou 51,5 km - elevat° : + 650 or 710 m

 

Hikes in loop

In addition to multi-day hikes, it is also possible to plan star-shaped mountain bike hikes on the Larzac plateau. Starting from the same accommodation, we can offer you 2- to 3-day trips. Hikes range from 30 to 50 km.

 

PERIODS

 

Season 2026 - From April until November

 

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Vis Gorge separating Larzac and Blandas plateau
La prestation comprend

• Accommodation in gite for groups, hotels or in B&B.

• Breakfasts, packed lunches and dinners.

• The road book and the maps in the self guided trip

• The service of a guide (if selected)

• The luggage transport

La prestation ne comprend pas

• Personal expenditure

• The cancellation insurance (4,5%)
• The bike rental (feasible option)

VENIR EN TRAIN

We all know the impact of our car travels on the environment. Driving to the holidays location can produce a large amount of CO2 because of the long haul distance to get away...
Nearest train station : Montpellier or Millau. A bus or a minivan can take you to your accommodation.
Check your journey by train with SNCF or OUIGO and contact us for any further information.

The Larzac plateau is a perfect place for the back country bikers. Wild areas on the Causse, tremendous viewpoints on the Cévennes offer the best conditions to discover the amazing natural richness of the environment. We propose to choose between two tours which will take you along the historic paths of Templars and Hospitallers Orders.

* E-Mountain bike :  It is possible to include the hire of an electric mountain bike at the start of this mountain biking holiday.

Program

3 days tour

Stage 1 : 40 km- déniv : + 330 m                            ou  44,5 km - déniv : + 405 m

Stage 2 : 41 km - déniv : + 915 m                               ou 51 km - déniv : + 1260 m

Stage 3 : 47 km - déniv : + 650                               ou 51,5 km - déniv : + 710 m

4 days tour

" + rolling " circuit 

Stage 1 : 42 km - elevat°: + 685 m                              ou 50 km - elevat°: + 805 m

Stage 2 : 49 km - elevat°: + 660 m

Stage 3 : 53 km - elevat°: + 965 m                              ou  57 km - elevat°: + 945 m

Stage 4 : 42 km - elevat° : + 540 m

" More demanding " circuit

Stage 1 : 40 km- elevat° : + 330 m                            ou  44,5 km - elevat°: + 405 m

Stage 2 : 41 km - elevat° : + 915 m                               ou 51 km - elevat°: + 1260 m

Stage 3 : 56 km -elevat°: + 805 m

Stage 4 : 42 km - elevat° : + 540 m

6 days tour - Great Larzac Tour

Stage 1 : 40 km- elevat°: + 330 m                            ou  44,5 km - elevat°: + 405 m

Stage 2 : 41 km - elevat°: + 915 m                               ou 51 km - elevat°: + 1260 m

Stage 3 : 49 km - elevat°: + 660 m

Stage 4 : 63 km - elevat°: + 1160 m

Stage 5 : 43 km - elevat°: + 845 m

Stage 6 : 42 km - elevat° : + 540 m

A short video about what awaits you...

Star-shaped hikes

2 to 3-day stays. Suggested hikes of 30 to 50 km.

6 days mountain bike tour

Source : umap.openstreetmap.fr

PERIODS

Saison 2026 - From April until November

 

"Regional Nature Park Values" holiday ®- New for 2025

The Grands Causses Regional Nature Park has approved Languedoc Nature's membership of the ‘Valeurs Parc naturel régional ®’ label following an audit. This reflects our commitment, as a travel operator, to promoting sustainable and responsible tourism in protected areas.

Some of the accommodation for this trip has been awarded the ‘Valeurs Parc naturel régional®’ label.

This means that they are committed to the development of sustainable tourism. The label is attached to certain values: attachment to a region, preservation and enhancement of the environment, and the human dimension. Members of the label offer their customers a number of advantages: peace and quiet, comfort, a warm and friendly welcome, and the opportunity to discover local heritage, products and expertise.
The establishments also stand out for their eco-responsible practices..

Trip highlights

- various paths on the Causse, in the gorges, in the forest... a delight!

- a land of pastoralism (the Unesco Causses and Cévennes area)

- built heritage caussenard

- Circus of Navacelles and gorges of the Vis

- the medieval city of the Couvertoirade (visit)

- Exceptional flora (May - June)


fred@languedoc-nature.com

Tél: 06 32 57 33 14

 

‘Regional Nature Park Values’ holiday ®- New for 2025

The Grands Causses Regional Nature Park has approved Languedoc Nature's membership of the ‘Valeurs Parc naturel régional ®’ label following an audit. This reflects our commitment, as a travel operator, to promoting sustainable and responsible tourism in protected areas.

Some of the accommodation for this trip has been awarded the ‘Valeurs Parc naturel régional®’ label.

This means that they are committed to the development of sustainable tourism. The label is attached to certain values: attachment to a region, preservation and enhancement of the environment, and the human dimension. Members of the label offer their customers a number of advantages: peace and quiet, comfort, a warm and friendly welcome, and the opportunity to discover local heritage, products and expertise.
The establishments also stand out for their eco-responsible practices.

 

- Guided trip : a qualified guide takes you along the trails according to your level and your expectations.
 

- Self guided trip: we provide you with a road book and the maps. We book for you your accommodation and your meals.

Niveau

 

This trip requires the participants to be in a good shape, to be able to practice mountain bike on a steep ground

Travel advisories

Good morning, sir,
We have just completed the tour of Larzac by mountain bike: superb ride, no notable incident (some mechanical problems...), superb weather (hot...!!). As in our previous experience in Aubrac, we have only congratulations for the organisation, the itineraries, the accommodation...(and the country is splendid!).
For the itineraries there were some variations, some volunteers, some not! Are you interested to know them?
At another time probably...
Cordially
Etienne
 

 

Good evening, sir,
We would also like to express our satisfaction. This stay perfectly met our expectations.
The region is splendid and the sports courses are very good. Your courses were perfectly balanced for each day and we had no difficulty in finding our way around thanks to your indications on the maps and not too many punctures.
The first morning with the guide was very profitable. We were able to improve our technique and above all discover the region and what awaited us. This guide is a great listener and very professional and we greatly appreciated him.
The welcome at the hotel and in the gites was of very good quality and we met some nice people (good services).
We will renew this type of stay, taking a little more time in advance, and this time why not in the Causse Méjean. We will not fail to contact you for a next trip!
Thanks again ! With kind regards.
Claude and Valérie

 

Good morning, sir,
Yes it was a very pleasant stay, a very warm welcome, good food with a very nice enbiance and very friendly accommodation. We escaped the rain during this stay and the weather was not so bad. Some quite technical paths in some places, some difficulties of pushing, some unevenness a little bit hards but on the whole very good courses with the discovery of the beautiful landscapes of this region. As a bonus, we visited some churches, chapels, villages, tasted and bought some good wines and cheese... The routes were quite well detailed on the maps but the markings were not always obvious !!! the use of GPS is still good and to be advised. Thanks again for a great stay in this beautiful region.
PS: every year we are looking for new ideas for discovery, please let us know when you have some suggestions and information.
Very cordially.
Michel

 

The trick you gave me was great. I really liked the small roads even if it was not always easy to ride. But the landscape was fantastic! Also the accommodations were good. They were all very nice. As far as the road was concerned I found everything except once. The second day was hard in general, I was really tired in the evening as it often went up. But all in all I am very happy and I would like to continue this excursion in the region. The way of travelling like this pleases me very much."
Katja from Zurich.

 

Everything went really well. Welcoming, very nice weather, nice trip in a beautiful environment, especially the return from La Couvertoirade. We will come back. Very satisfied. See you next time.
Lionel de Béziers

 

I must tell you that I was delighted by this mountain bike ride on the Larzac. I crossed some magnificent, sometimes even sumptuous places. (A big + for the gorges of the Vis). Your organisation was once again excellent. I renew my confidence in you. Looking forward to a new hike.
Jean Philippe de Mireval

Slideshow
Slide 1 selected
Vis Gorge separating Larzac and Blandas plateau
La prestation comprend

• Accommodation in gite for groups, hotels or in B&B.

• Breakfasts, packed lunches and dinners.

• The road book and the maps in the self guided trip

• The service of a guide (if selected)

• The luggage transport

La prestation ne comprend pas

• Personal expenditure

• The cancellation insurance (4,5%)
• The bike rental (feasible option)

COME BY TRAIN

We all know the impact of our car travels on the environment. Driving to the holidays location can produce a large amount of CO2 because of the long haul distance to get away...
Nearest train station : Montpellier or Millau. A bus or a minivan can take you to your accommodation.
Check your journey by train with SNCF or OUIGO and contact us for any further information.

 

‘Regional Nature Park Values’ holiday ®- New for 2025

The Grands Causses Regional Nature Park has approved Languedoc Nature's membership of the ‘Valeurs Parc naturel régional ®’ label following an audit. This reflects our commitment, as a travel operator, to promoting sustainable and responsible tourism in protected areas.

Some of the accommodation for this trip has been awarded the ‘Valeurs Parc naturel régional®’ label.

This means that they are committed to the development of sustainable tourism. The label is attached to certain values: attachment to a region, preservation and enhancement of the environment, and the human dimension. Members of the label offer their customers a number of advantages: peace and quiet, comfort, a warm and friendly welcome, and the opportunity to discover local heritage, products and expertise.
The establishments also stand out for their eco-responsible practices.

 

- Guided trip : a qualified guide takes you along the trails according to your level and your expectations.
 

- Self guided trip: we provide you with a road book and the maps. We book for you your accommodation and your meals.

Niveau

 

This trip requires the participants to be in a good shape, to be able to practice mountain bike on a steep ground