# Gorges du Tarn and the Cévennes

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The Tarn gorge is about 53 km long and 400 to 600 m deep, and the D 907bis links the villages along the river. The Cévennes and their national park add mountain scenery.

- **Region:** Lozère and Aveyron, France
- **Length:** Gorge about 53 km (Quézac – Le Rozier)
- **Depth:** 400–600 m
- **UNESCO:** Causses and Cévennes (2011)
- **Best season:** Late spring to autumn

Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €7 (France).

## What should you know before visiting Gorges du Tarn and the Cévennes?

- The D 907bis links the gorge villages. The D 996 from Meyrueis offers views over the neighbouring Jonte gorges.
- Arrive by car via the A75; Millau is the gateway to the gorge from the Aveyron side. Sainte-Enimie, La Malène, Les Vignes and Le Rozier lie on the D 907bis.
- The Cévennes National Park dates from 1970, covers 937 km², is seated at Florac and is part of the Causses and Cévennes UNESCO site of 2011.
- In the core of the Cévennes National Park sleeping in a vehicle is banned; the park says motorhomes may overnight only on designated areas. Elsewhere ask the commune first.

## The drive

The gorge runs between Quézac in Lozère and Le Rozier in Aveyron. Along the D 907bis lie Sainte-Enimie, ranked among France's most beautiful villages, Castelbouc, Saint-Chély-du-Tarn, La Malène, Les Vignes and Le Rozier. From La Malène, boatmen run trips through about 8 km of the steepest stretch; from Sainte-Enimie a walk up to the hermitage takes about an hour round trip. Large motorhomes should check width, height and oncoming traffic before driving the gorge roads, and allow extra time.

## Camping

From the gorges you reach the Cévennes, with Mont Lozère, the park's highest point at 1,699 m, and Mont Aigoual. The park lies mainly in Lozère and Gard. In its core, camping in a tent or vehicle is banned, and the park says motorhomes may overnight only on designated areas outside the core. Fires and barbecues are forbidden there. Outside the core ask the commune first, and check the département road authority for closures and roadworks.

## FAQs

**How long and deep is the gorge?**
The Gorges du Tarn are about 53 km long, from Quézac to Le Rozier, and 400 to 600 m deep. They lie mostly in Lozère, partly in Aveyron.

**Which road runs through the gorge?**
The D 907bis links the villages by the river. The D 996 from Meyrueis leads to the Jonte gorges. Large vehicles should check dimensions and oncoming traffic first.

**What is special about the Cévennes National Park?**
The park was set up in 1970, covers 937 km² and has its seat in Florac. Since 2011 it has been part of the Causses and Cévennes UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Mediterranean agro-pastoral cultural landscape.

**How much are the tolls on Gorges du Tarn and the Cévennes?**
Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €7 (France). Estimate with typical rates; motorhomes pay more, and vehicles over 3.5 t often pay by distance.

## Places to see

- [Gorges du Tarn](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gorges-tarn/)
- [Chauvet 2 cave replica](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b2-chauvet-2/)
- [Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b12-saint-guilhem/)
- [Cirque de Navacelles](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b12-cirque-navacelles/)
- [Albi Cathedral](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b12-albi-cathedral/)
- [Conques abbey church](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b12-conques-abbey/)
- [Viaduc de Millau](https://camping-spirit.com/places/millau/)
- [Pont d'Arc](https://camping-spirit.com/places/pont-darc/)

## Campsites nearby

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