Stevenson Trail 2nd Stage Walking Holiday
Follow the Pilgrims Way, perhaps combining both stages (13 nights)
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- Walking Holiday
- Challenging Grade
- 7 nights
- 7 days
Half-Board
Guide Price
£809
Prices per person (based on two sharing).Book online or call 01580 214 010
Stevenson Trail 2nd Stage Walking Holiday
Auvergne, the Cevennes and the Alps
Optional Extras
Extra nights are possible at Le Puy, St. Nicolas, La Bastide, Chasseradès, Florac or St. Jean du Gard.
Route Map
Rail Travel
Outward: Depart St Pancras International station, change stations in Paris and trains in Nimes, arrive Chasseradès late evening. Transfer from station to hotel not included. For afternoon arrival in Chasseradès take overnight stop in Paris or Nimes.
Return: Transfer to Alès station not included, change trains at Nimes and stations in Paris, arrive St Pancras International station early evening.
- Day 1 Arrival Chasseradès
- The Chaptal family run the charming Hôtel des Sources and the restaurant serves great meals on the terrace.
- Day 2 Chasseradès to Le Bleymard - 9 miles (14.4km)
After passing through the little village of L’Estampe you climb the densely wooded hill of oulet. This is the beginning of the Cévennes.
- Day 3 Le Bleymard to Pont de Montvert - 11 miles (17.6km)
Climb the Finiels summit for impressive views, sometimes as far as the Mediterranean. Pont de Montvert has many fine 16th century houses built on rocks above the waters.
- Day 4 Pont de Montvert to Florac - 10-16 miles (16-25.6km)
- Most of today’s walk is along the Bouges ridge with views across the Cévennes. Florac spans the confluence of the Tarnon and the Tarn.
- Day 5 Florac to Cassagnas - 10 miles (16km)
- You quickly find yourself in the steep, red and rocky sided Mimente valley, which is quite dramatic. The tiny village of Cassagnas has a permanent population of 20 people! You stay in an old railway station.
- Day 6 Cassagnas to St. Germain de Calberte - 11 miles (17.6km)
You can, if you wish, detour up Mont Mars for a view over this heavily forested area. There are many chestnut groves, once the staple diet of the population.
- Day 7 St. Germain de Calberte to St. Jean du Gard - 13 miles (20.8km)
- Some of the walk is spent on the paved road ‘Corniche des Cevennes’, built for the military during the reign of Louis XIV. As you descend from the Cévennes into the Midi, you see the changes in the landscape and on reaching the lowest part of the walk you realise you are now in the land of the grape!
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Stevenson Trail 2nd Stage View Hotels & Cuisine
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Hotel - Hotel des Sources
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A family run hotel situated at the heart of the Margeride region, close to the sources of the Allier, Lot and Chassezac rivers- a delightful location offering a calm and pleasant stay.
Hotel Facilities
- Warm and friendly welcome
- Good regional food
- Quiet location
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Hotel - Hotel la Remise
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A former coaching inn with a magnificent open fireplace, "La Remise" is located on an important geographical crossroads : the northern gateway to the Cévennes National Park, the edges of the Margeride region, the sources of the river Lot and the GR7 hiking route, following in Stevenson's footsteps.
Hotel Facilities
- A bar.
- Shady terrace.
- gastronomic restaurant.
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Hotel - Aux Sources du Tarn
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Located on the right bank of the Tarn, this picturesque village has three bridges and only 250 residents - the hotel "Aux Sources du Tarn, is a haven of peace and tranquility.
Hotel Facilities
- Pretty bedrooms all with en suite facilities.
- Views over the river.
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Hotel - Hotel des Gorges du Tarn
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Situated in a picturesque village in the heart of the Cevennes National Park and close to the Gorges du Tarn, this family-run Hotel and Restaurant is a very pleasant stopping place on your walking tour. In the foothills of the Causse Mejan near the Mount Lozere and the Mount Aigoual, you will have the opportunity to discover around Florac the sheer wealth and variety of the Lozere landscapes.
Hotel Facilities
- Friendly welcome.
- Comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms.
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Hotel - Chambre d'hote Espace Stevenson
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Located alongside of the Mimente river, on the edge of the village of Cassagnas, at the crossroads of the footpaths, the Espace Stevenson was originally the village station and has been carefully transformed into a friendly and welcoming chambre d'hote.
Hotel Facilities
- Peaceful location.
- Friendly welcome.
- Interesting menu prepared from local food.
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Hotel - Le Petit Calbertois
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Le Petit Calbertois is located about 4 km from Saint-Germain-de-Calberte the heart of the Cevennes National Park at 720 m altitude. The hotel faces due south overlooking the entire valley offering wonderful views of the lower Cevennes. Surrounded by chestnut trees and tall pines, it is the ideal place for nature lovers and hiker.
Hotel Facilities
- Two tennis courts
- Lovely swimming pool - great for a dip at the end of a day's walking
- Comfortable rooms and a warm welcome
- Locally sourced food
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Hotel - Hotel l'Orange
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Friendly two star town hotel close to the main square and the church.
Hotel Facilities
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Stevenson Trail 2nd Stage Prices & Book
Own Travel
£809 Prices per person (based on two sharing).
Rail Inclusive
£1199 Prices per person (based on two sharing).
Ferry Inclusive
£934 Prices per person (based on two sharing).
Extra night B&B at Chasserades or St Jean £75. Other locations, please call us. Combined with Stevenson 1st stage (13 nights): Rail price:£1785. Own travel price :£1395 Starting days: Any.
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