Hike on the GR®3 along the Loire River from Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc to La Baule 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, Shelter, Inn, Shops.

GR®3

Loire River trail

From Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc (Ardeche) to La Baule (Loire-Atlantique)

The long-distance footpath 3 is the first marked long-distance footpath in France and it takes the name la Loire sauvage à pied. The beginnings of its realization date back to 1947, the year of the creation of the French Federation of hiking. The first sections have been marked around Orléans.

1311km

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Distance: 1311km, Elevation maximum: 1609m, Elevation minimum: 0m, Elevation gain uphill: 15823m

Alleyrac: L'Ecole Restaurant, Bar, Pizzeria, Grocery store, M. Vincent, 04 71 00 20 62, 06 70 20 85 63, Email
The former Alleyrac school has been transformed into a bar restaurant pizzeria since 2018. Lucie and Sylvain will be happy to welcome you warmly and make you discover local products or their native region. Also in the establishment a grocery store, bread, stamp, gas, etc ...

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Alleyrac: Gite la Cagouille, M. Vincent, 04 71 00 20 62, 06 70 20 85 63, Email

In the heart of the village, our gîte can accommodate at least 10 people. Living room, fitted kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and shaded private courtyard with garden furniture and barbecue.

Vousse (Retournac): Gites and Guest house of Vousse, M. Fayolle, 06 84 58 19 30, Email

In the gorges of the Loire, on the GR3F and very close to the GR3, at the foot of the remains of the castle of Artias, Come and relax in this old farmhouse converted into gites and guest rooms with outdoor swimming pool and enjoy a panorama natural and soothing.

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Chaulgnes: Le Logis de la Tuilerie, M. Pozza, 5 rue de la Tuilerie, 06 56 77 58 20, Email
Nathalie and Eric are happy to welcome GR3 hikers to their equipped studio. Independent entrance overlooking a green space and all located in a very quiet place ideal for resting well. French breakfast is included and dinner by reservation only.

Chalonnes-sur-Loire: Au bout du Quai Bed and Breakfast, Séverine & David Ravallec, 06 78 56 84 21, Email
Located on the banks of the Loire in the heart of the village. A building completely renovated in a sober and contemporary style, which has retained its charm of yesteryear. A large & beautiful old house where you can stay & where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast in the soft light of the morning, in the living room or on the terrace.

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Registration

Accommodation or business owner on or near a GR®, you can appear on GR-INFOS

For your registration, you can send me by email (papadimitriou4@gmail.com): your address and phone number, your website (Facebook page), a brief description with 5 beautiful photos of your establishment.

Registration price : € 20 per GR® or GRP® and per year (12 months) or € 80 for 5 years. Renewable.

GR3 Hiking from Mt Gerbier-de-Jonc (Ardeche) to Retournac (Haute-Loire) 10

GR®3 Along the Loire river
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 La Baule (Loire-Atlantique)
GR®3C From Gien (Loiret) to Huisseau-sur-Cosson (Loir-et-Cher)
GR®3F From Lafarre (Haute-Loire) to Apinac (Loire)

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 GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson trail, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane way, Cevenol, GR®470 Allier River Springs and Gorges, Margeride, Ardechoise. Many hiking loops. The right place to relax.