Col de la Baraque des Bouviers

The Col de la Baraque des Bouviers is a Margeride pass rising to 1420 m above sea level and located in the northern French department of Lozère, in Occitanie.

Geography
On the edge of the Croix de Bor national forest, the pass is on the D5 departmental road between Laval-Atger and Javols. Due to its altitude, snowfall is frequent and snowdrifts are common. It is also crossed by a long-distance hiking trail 43.

History
The mountain was the setting for maquis camps during the Second World War.

Activities
Les Bouviers Nordic ski area covers 30 km to 50 km of cross-country trails, with 5 tracks including 2 green, 1 blue, 1 red and 1 black. The is also ideal for ski touring and snowshoeing.