Dourbies: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Lac des Pises lies at an altitude of 1,250 m in the municipality of Dourbies, 15 km north of Le Vigan, on the southwestern slope of the Aigoual Massif and in the heart of Cévennes National Park.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Dourbies plans their trip around this location.
Nature and landscape
The landscapes around Dourbies available to visitors include a formerly cultivated Cévennes chestnut grove, transhumance pastures and the Forêt Domaniale de l’Aigoual.
Lac des Pises is a remarkable area in Cévennes National Park. It serves nature conservation and the transhumance of herds from the Cévennes valleys.
Hiking and activities
The Sentier de la crête du Suquet takes 4 hours, is 11 km long, has an elevation gain of 450 m and starts at the church square in Dourbies.
In addition, hiking routes are available in Dourbies; in winter, snowshoe trails are also added.
Swimming in the Dourbie River is freely permitted at users’ own risk and with respect for private property. Sport kayaking is freely practised on the Dourbie at the participants’ own risk.
Culture and history
In 2018, Dourbies received the “Village de caractère” label to preserve its small heritage. A signposted walking tour was created for exploring the village.
The Notre Dame de l'Assomption church in Dourbies was built between 1883 and 1887 by all the inhabitants of the municipality. Most of them were poor but deeply religious.
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