Hike no. 4: Le Pas du Mousse

Hike no. 4: Le Pas du Mousse

A fairly easy family hike from the Mas de la Fontenette to the Pas du Mousse. The viewpoint at the finish dominates the Ardèche Gorges, with a view upstream to the Pont d’Arc and downstream to the Tiourre valley. You can also see the Sampzon tower, a magnificent 360° viewpoint over the confluence of the Ardèche and Chassezac rivers. On the horizon, you can make out the Mont Gerbier de Jonc (where the Loire springs) and the Mezenc.

An outdoor experience

The Pas du Mousse hike in the Ardèche is an unforgettable experience for lovers of the great outdoors and adventure. Set in exceptional natural surroundings, this hike offers outstanding panoramic views. A total immersion in the wild beauty of the region.

The environment

The 6-kilometre route starts at Mas de la Fontenette in Labastide de Virac. From the very first steps, hikers are greeted by garrigue landscapes ranging from lush green meadows to dense forests. The well-marked path winds its way through gentle climbs and descents, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs.

Flora and fauna

The flora and fauna of the region add to the appeal of this walk. Nature-watchers will be able to spot local species such as Bonelli’s eagle, the Circaëte and a multitude of birds. Wild flowers colour the path, making the experience even more rewarding.

After the hike, visitors can relax at Mas de la Fontenette.

Pack your walking shoes and set off to discover the Pas du Mousse in the Ardèche. It’s an easy hike. The mountain bike section is a little more challenging.

Itinerary Mas de la Fontenette – Pas du Mousse

It will take you just over 45 minutes to reach the Pas du Mousse from the Mas de la Fontenette, our 4-star Gites de France gite. You’ll love its terrace with fantastic views of the Cévennes, its wellness area, its large heated swimming pool and its 2.5-hectare wooded park. Ultra-fast internet for teleworking (fibre optics)

Click on the image below to see the route with the GPX track.

Pas-du-Mousse GPX route Ardèche

Download to your mobile phone: Pas du Mousse itinerary (Ardèche gorges)

Let Wikiloc be your guide

We strongly recommend that you download the Wikiloc application or another hiking application onto your mobile phone. They give you access to thousands of walks all over France, with the major advantage of being able to follow all the “GPX tracks” in real time, so you never get lost. You know where you are in relation to the route at all times. It will also suggest many other walking routes, wherever you are. All our hikes and mountain bike routes can be downloaded from this application.