GR 72, französischer Fernwanderweg in den Cevennen
The GR 72 is a walking route in France that winds through the Ardèche and Lozère regions following high ground forming natural watershed divides. The path connects Barre-des-Cévennes to Col du Bez, passing through dense forests, rocky hills, and quiet lakes while climbing Mont Lozère as its highest point.
The route traces ancient trade paths that once carried salt and wine between regions, with origins stretching back hundreds of years. Pont-de-Montvert holds significance in this past and is also linked to the Camisards, a group who fought for religious freedom in the 17th century.
The GR 72 connects the Ardèche and Lozère regions while tracing historic trade routes whose stories remain visible in the villages along the way. At Pont-de-Montvert with its narrow streets and old stone houses, walkers can sense the long presence of people who have lived and worked in this landscape for centuries.
The path is marked with red and white or yellow and red stripes and easy to follow with a guide while watching for the markers along the way. Since it runs through rural areas with few amenities, pack water, snacks, and proper hiking shoes while planning food and rest stops in advance.
A guest house called L'Etoile in La Bastide-Puylaurent was built in the 1920s and still displays features from that period with a garden and riverside location. Many hikers use it as a calm place to rest and stay overnight after demanding mountain walks.
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