Excursion Gorges du Tarn and Causses in the morning

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Duration5h
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

Overview

The best excursion to discover the Gorges du Tarn in complete tranquility, leaving the driving and logistics to your driver-guide. Half-day guided discovery tour (8 a.m.-1 p.m., English/French) of this UNESCO World Heritage site. This excursion includes the descent of the Tarn in a boat helmed by a skipper with the Bateliers des Gorges. Your driver-guide will be waiting for you at the arrival of the descent to head directly towards the Point Sublime from where the view of the Cirque des Baumes is absolutely beautiful. Finally, discovery of Sainte-Enimie, classified among the most beautiful villages in France, before returning to Mende around 1 p.m.

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Morning excursion to the Gorges du Tarn and Causses
From Sainte-Enimie

Meeting place: To take part in the excursion from Sainte-Enimie, meet at 8:30 a.m. at the entrance to the Gravière car park.

What's included

  • The descent of the Tarn with the Boatmen of La Malène
  • 50cl per person
  • Lunch
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Sainte-Enimie
    Pass by
    We leave Mende to reach the Causse de Sauveterre. We will pass through Sainte Enimie, a medieval village among the most beautiful villages in France, before joining the Causse Méjean, after crossing the Tarn.
  2. 2h · Admission ticket included
    A dizzying descent from the Causse Méjean towards the Gorges du Tarn brings us to the small village of La Malène, where we will embark on a one-hour boat ride with a boatman. You will learn everything about the Tarn and its inhabitants, passing through some of the most beautiful places in the gorges. Your driver-guide will pick you up on arrival, so you don't have to return to La Malène.
  3. Point Sublime
    1h 30m
    The sublime point allows a splendid view of the Baumes cirque, one of the most photogenic meanders of the Tarn gorges.
  4. Sainte-Enimie
    1h 30m
    Sainte Enimie, located on the Tarn, is a remarkable medieval village with a thousand-year-old history linked to the source of the Burle. You will also have free time to stroll through the narrow streets of the village. It will take us around 30 minutes to return to Mende, with an expected arrival around 1 p.m.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the coach stop, Place du Forail, in front of the steps of the Coeur Lozère tourist office, in Mende. (free parking at the La Vabre car park, just above the fairground, if necessary)

End point

Meet at the coach stop, Place du Forail, in front of the steps of the Coeur Lozère tourist office, in Mende. (free parking at the La Vabre car park, just above the fairground, if necessary)

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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