Chemin de stevenson
Clermont-Ferrand to Chasseradès: getting to the start of Chemin de stevenson
4 h 30 to 5 h depending on the option
Chasseradès is served by the Clermont-Ferrand – Nîmes railway line (the “Cévenol”), with limited service. A bus option with a change at Mende also exists.
- JourneyClermont-Ferrand → Chasseradès
- Approximate duration4 h 30 to 5 h depending on the option
- TrailChemin de stevenson
The suggested journey
- Train option: Clermont-Ferrand onto the Cévenol line, to Chasseradès (or La Bastide-Saint-Laurent-les-Bains depending on the train).
- Bus option: Clermont-Ferrand to Mende, then a liO Lozère bus from Mende to Chasseradès.
Good to know
- The Cévenol line regularly has engineering works and disruptions, with replacement buses: check the service before you travel.
- Sources disagree on which stops are served: confirm your arrival station on SNCF Connect or on the liO website.
Timetables and tickets: SNCF Connect · liO
Then walk light
Once there, you no longer need to carry your pack: Transbagages carries it from one accommodation to the next throughout the hike.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Chasseradès?
Chasseradès is served by the Clermont-Ferrand – Nîmes railway line (the “Cévenol”), with limited service. A bus option with a change at Mende also exists. Approximate duration: 4 h 30 to 5 h depending on the option.
Where can I find exact timetables?
Timetables change with the season and the day of the week: check SNCF Connect for trains and the liO website for Lozère and Gard coaches before you travel.
Can my luggage be carried on Chemin de stevenson?
Yes: Transbagages carries your bags from one accommodation to the next. You give your accommodation and dates, we handle the rest.