The Ascent of the 4,000 Steps 2026

If you like challenges that make your calves smile, The Ascent of the 4,000 Steps in Valleraugue is your playground 🏔️.

Here, in the Gard in mountain mode, you alternate between forest, wild stretches and views that make you forget it’s climbing… almost 🌲.

You choose your adventure: 7 km to treat yourself without burning out, 11 km for the right balance, or 15 km to chase that “wow” all the way to the end ⛰️.

And if you come with your four-legged companion, the canitrail and canicross version promises you a duo that pulls you upward—very literally 🐕.

The real luxury here is the Occitanie mountain vibe on a human scale, where you get as much nature as friendliness, and where every step brings you closer to a lasting memory ✅.

After the effort, stay in the area: take a stroll through the village of Valleraugue to recover gently, head up to Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière for a lovely getaway, and go breathe it all in at the nearby Aigoual massif to extend the scenery.

Want a simple plan for a couple or the family: a walk by the water in the valley, a snack on a terrace in the village, then a sunset over the ridgelines… and you’ll understand why people come back, step after step 🎒.