This walk introduces you to Lake Villefort, the old Roman road La de voie Régordance, the medieval village of La Garde-Guérin and the panoramas of Pourcharesses.
Distance: 13 km.
Time: 3h30.
Grade: Moderate.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed.
Height gain: 369 meters.
Trail: 95% unpaved.
Marking: Yellow dash and GR.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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La voie de Régordance.
The hike starts at the edge of the Villefort lake and rises via the GR 72 to the plateau above the lake. There you follow the old Roman road La voie de Régordance with a nice view of the lake. You pass the medieval village of La Garde-Guérin and descend through the valley to reach an old road. Here you have a viewpoint on the right of the Chassezac valley. From there it goes in the direction of the hamlet of Pourcharesses where the various orchards catch the eye. You walk back to the starting point via the shores of Lake Villefort.
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be careful during the hunting season.
At the end of the walk you can swim in the lake.
POI 1 - La Garde-Guérin.
The town originated on the so-called voie de Régordane. This was a very important trade route in the Middle Ages, connecting the Massif Central with the Mediterranean. This was at the same time one of the few trade routes in this area, so that the robbers often lurked. In the twelfth century AD, at the request of the Bishop of Mende, a garrison was appointed who became responsible for guarding this important trade route. For example, a border post was built at the location of the contemporary village where this garrison was housed. In the thirteenth century this border post was named "La Garde-Guérin". The presence of this border post, which quickly grew into a small fortified town, made it possible to charge toll to anyone who wanted to use this important trade route. Partly thanks to the strategic location of the town, additional defenses were soon built.
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