Chemin de Pialouzet à Cessenades

Chemin de Pialouzet à Cessenades is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion). It is 0.7 miles each way, 1.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,190 ft and 2,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 190 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Malons-et-Elze, about 1.3 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet de la Fage, Serre de Taravel and Sommet du Serre de Barre. For camping, Le Moulin de Pistou and Camping La Châtaigneraie are within about 6 miles. There are 12 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.