
MTG2 22 Saint Jean du Gard Cevennen Brissac Gignac Herault

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RouteXpert René Plücken (MRA Master)
Last edit: 12-02-2021
climate. It is not for nothing that you see so many motorcyclists there. My previous series of routes in France were based on the route descriptions from the Motortourgids France part 1 made by Bert Loorbach.
This route comes from Motortourgids France part 2 and the original name is "Tarn and Cévennes; Route description 3: from the Cévennes to the Hérault".
In Motorbike guide France part 2 a difference has been made between approach routes and trips in a certain area. The approach routes can also be used in combination with the routes from Motortourgids France part 1
The routes are sometimes slightly adjusted based on the tips that Bert Loorbach gives in his description, or because of a different place to spend the night, or to achieve the minimum length of 2 hours for the MRA Library. For each route there is a more detailed description in the review, including options to stay overnight or places of interest en route, which are also indicated with a POI and if possible with a short description
The route is made suitable for Garmin, TomTom, Harley-Davidson BoomBox 2019 and Navigation App, can be downloaded for free and without My-Route-app registration. To do this, first click on the 'Use route' button and then on 'Save as'.
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2h 34m
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106.86 km
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View from Le Pont du Diable, Devils Bridge (RP18).
Now it is the turn of the areas that lie south of it again: the Cévennes (eastern) and the Tarn (western). Characteristic of a large part of the area are the "causses", spacious and bare high plains with deep gorges. The Cévennes deviate because of their granite and slate substrate. The canyons are less steep and the landscape is less rough. It is incredibly beautiful to make a trip from east to west or vice versa, which gives you a good impression of this area which is very varied.
This is the description of the last of the three routes in Tarn and Cévennen from the Motorbike Guide France part 2.
This short route starts in St. Jean-du-Gard in the middle of the Cévennes and takes you back to the coast on exciting and tiny roads. Along the way you can visit some very beautiful sights.
The route is also suitable as a fascinating approach route to the Hérault, the department on the coast near Montpellier. Along the way you drive over the Cévennes via a spectacular route, before descending into the Hérault valley. St. Guilhem-Ie-Désert, a beautiful monastery village, is also on the program at the end of the tour.
We leave from St. Jean-du-Gard, where we follow the D907 along the river Gardon. The Gardon finds its origin in this area and gives its name to the department of Gard. It is the river that flows further south under the famous Roman "Pont du Gard".
Just before L'Estréchure (RP2) we turn left over the bridge and take the D152. This is a narrow and winding road that guarantees a great ride for motorcyclists. It is one where you have to keep your head. There are two turtlenecks in this section; the first, the 'Col de I'Asclier' (RP4), is 905 meters high and has a rugged approach from the tiny town of Milliérines (RP3). The view is, how could it be otherwise, beautiful.
The second col is called 'Col de la Triballe' (RP5), at an altitude of 612 meters above the village of St. Martial. After this you descend through St. Martial, Sanissac and Sumène. Part of the ride leads through the Gorges of the river Rieutord.
Arriving in Ganges (RP7) you are in the department of Hérault, where the river of the same name flows, which starts on Mont Aigoual and literally plunges down through the Cévennes on the way to the coast. The river drops over 1000 meters over a distance of 10 kilometers.
When the Cévennes come out the corridor looks nice again and in the stocking town of Ganges, the Hérault catches its breath in a landscape of deciduous trees and vineyards.
After Ganges you follow the river and drive through a gorge towards St. Bauzille-de-Putois. here is the famous cave of the 'Demoiselles' (RP9), which was discovered in the 18th century. She owes her name (Young Ladies) to the fact that the farmers in the area believed there were fairies. In the cave you can safely speak of an underground cathedral with dripstone formations that stimulate the imagination. The largest underground room is 80 by 120 meters and 50 meters high. After a warm ride it is nice and cool underground (about 14 degrees). If you want to visit these caves, turn left at RP8
After St. Bauzille, the river curves to the west, and the D108 exit first crosses the Hérault via a beautiful old bridge (RP10), after which the road follows the river. At RP11 there is the possibility for enthusiasts to rent a kayak and enjoy the river and the beautiful surroundings.
You can quickly turn right just to drive past Brissac (RP13). This is one of the many beautiful villages in France. Brissac also has a castle that towers above the houses. This is a nice place to park the motorcycle, stretch your legs and drink a cup of coffee.
At Pont de Saint-Etienne d'Issensac we return to the D4 and continue along the Hérault, until Causse-de-la-Seile. We then drive for about ten kilometers through a deserted valley with beautiful curves.
At RP 15 we come alongside the Hérault again, which runs through a beautiful narrow canyon with many beautiful curves. At RP16 is Guilhem-le-Désert, this town is also a beautiful French village and definitely worth spending some time here. St. Guilhem-le-Désert has a whole history; Guilhem, friend and loyal fighter of Charlemagne, received the title of Prince of Orange for his merits. Guilhem built a monastery on his own land around Lodève, which is a well-known place of pilgrimage after his death in the year 812. The monastery flourished until the 15th century and after that the decline started.
Now St. Guilhem-le-Désert still has the church and a beautiful cloister. The most beautiful street name is 'Rue du bout du monde' (away from the end of the world); this street brings you to a beautiful view over the boiler valley with the name Infernet.
Near St. Guilhem, a little further on the route at the end of the canyon, there is another beautiful cave: 'Grotte de Clamouse' (RP17). Here crystals in light tones and all kinds of shapes play the leading role. Well worth a visit.
You can see the 'Pont du Diable' on your right when you cross the river to the parking lot at RP18. We stop here to view this bridge originally from the 11th century. When you leave the car park, Here sends you to the right to turn 2 kilometers further on at a roundabout, this is not necessary because you can also simply turn left at the RP19 back to the D4. The last part of the ride takes us to the end point; the du Pont campsite in Gignac, close to the well-known bridge, which experts say is the most beautiful 18th-century bridge in France.
This route is only a little more than 100km long but it is a pleasure from start to finish; you drive on beautiful roads, along rivers, over passes and there are several nice sights and special points to visit along the way, you can even kayak or canoe.
I therefore rate the route with 5 ***** stars.

Col de I'Asclier (RP3-4)

Château Brissac (RP13)
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The routes are bundled in the Motortourgids France part 1 of Kosmos publishing house and now also available in MyRouteApp.
I have taken over the routes in MRA and sometimes adjusted them slightly to make them even more interesting for the motorcyclist.
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This collection of 24 routes comes from Motortourgids France part 2. In this collection, a difference has been made between approach routes and motorcycle tours in a certain area. The approach routes can also be used in combination with the routes from Motortourgids France part 1
The routes are sometimes slightly adjusted based on the tips that Bert Loorbach gives in his description, or because of another place to spend the night, or to reach the minimum length of 2 hours for the MRA Library. For each route, the review contains a more detailed description, including options to stay overnight or places of interest along the way, which are also indicated with a POI and if possible with a short description.
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The routes are sometimes slightly adjusted based on the tips that Bert Loorbach gives in his description, or because of another place to spend the night, or to reach the minimum length of 2 hours for the MRA Library. For each route, the review contains a more detailed description, including options to stay overnight or places of interest along the way, which are also indicated with a POI and if possible with a short description.
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