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Ranc de Bane

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Ranc de Bane, Mountain peak in Sumène, France.

Ranc de Banes rises to 713 meters in elevation within the Gard department, providing views across the Rieutord Valley and the Cévennes mountains.

The caves within the Ranc de Banes massif contain the earliest evidence of human occupation in the region, indicating centuries of continuous habitation.

The area surrounding Ranc de Banes forms part of the Causses and Cévennes, a landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A circular trail of 13 kilometers starts from Sumène to reach the summit, requiring approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes of walking with 609 meters elevation gain.

The Combe Chaude Nature Reserve, located on the slopes of Ranc de Banes, houses bat colonies and serves as a nesting area for birds of prey.

Location: Gard

Elevation above the sea: 713 m

GPS coordinates: 43.97432,3.73107

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:47

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Photo author: Nicolas Fressengeas
Photo license: CC BY 4.0

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