Hiking the Urban V Trail, from Cantal to Vaucluse
The Urban V Trail passes through places that marked the life of William Grimoard, who became Pope Urban V. Starting in the Massif Central at Saint-Flour, the route takes us to the city of the Popes, Avignon in Vaucluse. The main stops are Fournels, Nasbinals, Mende, Florac, Saint-Germain-de-Calberte, Saint-Jean-du-Gard, Vézénobres, and Uzès.
In total, this Lepère guide covers 427 km of hiking between Cantal, Lozère, Gard, and Vaucluse. Walk in the footsteps of the 200th pope. Less traveled than the Stevenson Trail, this route guarantees a wonderful adventure amidst magnificent landscapes. Numerous exceptional UNESCO-listed sites mark the route: Pont du Gard, Palais des Papes, Causses, Cévennes, Aubrac Plateau, Mont Lozère, and more.
Route connected to the Urban V Trail:
The Urban V Trail and the Stevenson Trail intersect at Saint-Jean-du-Gard. This is an opportunity to extend the experience and branch off to other destinations.
This Lepère guide to the Urban V Trail features:
- 1:50,000 scale maps
- 159 verified accommodations
- 18 recommended stops
- Route description
- Presentation of the stops
- Historical and cultural information
Features:
- Edition: 2025
- Publisher: Lepère
- Dimensions: 13 x 20 cm
- Weight: 160 g
- Pages: 128
