Hike on the GR3 along Loire River from Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc to Guerande through the departments of Ardeche, Haute-Loire, Puy-de-Deme, Saone-et-Loire, Nievre, Loiret, Indre-et-Loire, Maine-et-Loire and Loire-Atlantique. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Inn.

GR3

Loire Trail

Hike from Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc (Ardeche) to Guerande (Loire-Atlantique)

1273km

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Distance: 1273km, Elevation maximum: 1608m, Elevation minimum: 0m, Elevation gain uphill: 15350m
IGN Maps: Craponne-sur-Arzon - 2734E. Le Puy-en-Velay - 2735E. Solignac-sur-Loire Cayres - 2736E. Retournac - 2834O. Le Puy-en-Velay Yssingeaux - 2835OT. Gerbier de Jonc Mezenc Vivarais - 2836OT. Lac d'Issarles Thueyts Sources de la Loire - 2837OT. Noiretable - 2731O. St-Georges-en-Couzan Pierre-sur-Haute - 2732E. St-Bonnet-le-Chateau - 2833O. Dompierre-sur-Besbre - 2727O. St-Leon - 2728O. Lapalisse - 2729O. Le Mayet-de-Montagne - 2730O. Noiretable - 2731O. Nevers - 2524E. Decize - 2625E. Imphy - 2625O. Grury - 2726E. Bourbon-Lancy - 2726O. Dompierre-sur-Besbre - 2727O. Briare - 2421E. Neuvy-sur-Loire - 2521O. Donzy - 2522E. Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire - 2522O. Suilly-la-Tour - 2523E). Forêt d'Orleans Massif de Lorris Sully-Sur-Loire - 2320ET. Jargeau - 2220E. Orleans Forêt-D'Orleans Massif d'Orleans - 2219ET. Blois Chambord Cheverny - 2121OT. Beaugency - 2120E. Montrichard - 2022O. Amboise - 1922E. Tours - 1822E. Chinon - 1723ET. Doue-La-Fontaine - 1623O. Saumur Bourgueil - 1623ET. Maze - 1622O. Valanjou - 1523O. Angers - 1522ET. Varades - 1422O. Chalonnes-Sur-Loire - 1422E. Vallet - 1323O. Ancenis - 1322E. Saint-Herblain - 1223O. Nantes - 1223E. Paimboeuf - 1123E. Savenay - 1122E. La Baule Le Croisic Pnr de Briere - 1023OT. La Roche-Bernard Pnr de Briere - 1022OT. Saint-Nazaire Pnr de Briere - 1022ET.

Accommodation

Merle-Leignec: Camping Les Leyches, 04 77 34 29 38
At 4 kms, baker and passage twice a week, reservation of Crin Apinac bakery breads 04 77 50 26 71 and possibility of takeaway meals at the Leignec inn. Swimming pool 8 kms. Animations are proposed in July and August (concerts ...)

Goudet: Hotel de la Loire, M. Blanc, 06 64 81 28 14, 04 71 57 18 41
The hotel offers 21 modest and very pleasant rooms. The restaurant offers menus from 10 to 20 €, a varied menu and specialties on order (pierrade, raclette, fondue) .A room is planned for your banquets, weddings and business meals.

Hotel de la Loire in Goudet (Haute-Loire department) (GR70 Chemin de Stevenson, GR40 Tour du Velay, GR3 and GR3F hiking trails) 1

Hotel de la Loire in Goudet (Haute-Loire department) (GR70 Chemin de Stevenson, GR40 Tour du Velay, GR3 and GR3F hiking trails) 2

Hotel de la Loire in Goudet (Haute-Loire department) (GR70 Chemin de Stevenson, GR40 Tour du Velay, GR3 and GR3F hiking trails) 3

Hotel de la Loire in Goudet (Haute-Loire department) (GR70 Chemin de Stevenson, GR40 Tour du Velay, GR3 and GR3F hiking trails) 4

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GR3 Hiking along Loire River (Full itinerary)
From Mt Gerbier-de-Jonc (Ardeche) to Retournac (Haute-Loire)
From Retournac (Haute-Loire) to Chabreloche (Puy-de-Dome)
From Chabreloche (Puy-de-Dome) to St Aubin-sur-Loire (Saone-et-Loire)
From St Aubin-sur-Loire (Saone-et-Loire) to Parigny-les-Vaux (Nievre)
From Parigny-les-Vaux (Nievre) to Ousson-sur-Loire (Loiret)
From Ousson-sur-Loire (Loiret) to La Chapelle St Mesmin (Loiret)
From La Chapelle St Mesmin (Loiret) to Lussault-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire)
From Lussault-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire) to Parnay (Maine-et-Loire)
From Parnay to Mauges-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
From Mauges-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire) to St Etienne-de-Montluc (Loire-Atlantique)
From St Etienne-de-Montluc to Guerande (Loire-Atlantique)

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Old romantic Hotel, L'Etoile Guest-House is a mountain retreat in the South of France. With a beautiful park along the Allier River, L'Etoile Guesthouse is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche and Cevennes. Many hiking trails like GR7, GR70 Stevenson trail, GR72, GR700 Regordane way, Cevenol, GR470 Allier river trail, Margeride, Gevaudan, Ardechoise. Many hiking loops around L'Etoile Guesthouse. The right place to relax.