GR®342
From Montluçon (Allier) to Roanne (Loire)
The GR®342 long-distance hiking trail forges a historical and geographical link between the Bourbonnais and Roannais regions. The route begins in the medieval city of the Dukes of Bourbon, winding through a rich architectural heritage dotted with fortresses and Romanesque churches. The trail meanders across rolling hedged fields and agricultural plateaus—typical of the Bourbonnais Sologne—before climbing toward the more rugged, wooded landscapes of the Montagne Bourbonnaise. The trail boasts pristine biodiversity: ancient oak forests, wild rivers, and lush pastures where the famous Charolais cattle roam. As it approaches the Loire River, the terrain becomes steeper, offering breathtaking panoramas of the Roanne plain and the Forez mountains.
Distance: 233km, Elevation maximum: 1028m, Elevation minimum: 202m, Elevation gain uphill: 4610m
IGN Maps: 2428SB - MONTLUÇON COMMENTRY. 2429SB - SAINT-ÉLOY-LES-MINES MONTAIGUT PIONSAT. 2529SB - GANNAT MENAT. 2530SB - AIGUEPERSE CHÂTELGUYON MANZAT. 2629SB - VICHY BELLERIVE-SUR-ALLIER. 2630SB - MARINGUES SAINT-YORRE. 2729SB - LAPALISSE LA PACAUDIÈRE. 2730SB - LE MAYET-DE-MONTAGNE SAINT-JUST-EN-CHEVALET. 2830SB - ROANNE THIZY-LES-BOURGS.
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It is advisable to follow the beacons throughout your itinerary and to take the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre topo-guide with you. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.
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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.
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