Mont Mézenc
BOREE
Mont Mézenc
Medium
Difficulty2h
Duration4,7km
Distance+231m
Positive Elevation-230m
Negative ElevationRound trip
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Visible from a large part of the territory with its 1753 m in height, the Mont d'Ardèche Park's summit, saddle-shaped, is easy to recognize. In fact, Mont Mézenc is astride the border between the Haute-Loire and the Ardèche departments, who tend to amiably quarrel about it. The said summit is actually on the South side, the Ardèche's side. Contrary to its neighbour, Mont Gerbier, its gradient is rather gentle and continuous. From its top, the view is stunning, on the Ardèche side, steep and rugged, as well as on the Haute-Loire side with its gentle slopes. The difference between the two sides of the water divide is dramatique. A must climb !
Description
From the Croix de Boutières pass parking lot, cross the road and take the direction of the Geopark totem pole. Go uphill towards the house, then take the path on the left. It climbs into the woods. On your way, you will find an interpretive board. Once out of the woods, take the wide track on the left towards the Mézenc's two summits. Then you can choose to go left or right, to discover one or the other summit. The one on the right offers a view on the Boutières Cirque, the one on the left goes towards a big cross and gives a sight on Chaudeyrolles. Then retrace your steps back to the Boutières parking lot.
- Departure : Croix de Boutières pass, on the parking lot
- Arrival : Croix de Boutière pass, on the parking lot
- Towns crossed : BOREE and LES ESTABLES
Altimetric profile
Sensitive areas
Along your trek, you will go through sensitive areas related to the presence of a specific species or environment. In these areas, an appropriate behaviour allows to contribute to their preservation. For detailed information, specific forms are accessible for each area.
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Recommandations
Restez sur les sentiers délimités par la lauze. Attention, balade en montagne, prévoyez des habits en conséquence.restez sur les sentiers délimités par la lauze. Attention, balade en montagne, prévoyez des habits en conséquence.
Access and parking
From Les Estables, take the road D631 towards Borée and Croix de Boutières. From the Ardèche and the Gerbier, take the direction of Mont Mézenc, clearly pointed out.
Parking :
Croix de Boutières pass, on the parking lot
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