GR®36 From Channel to Pyrenees

From Ouistreham (Calvados) to Bourg-Madame (Pyrenees-orientales)

The GR®36 is a long-distance hiking trail that crosses France from west to east, connecting Ouistreham in Calvados to Bourg-Madame in the Pyrénées-Orientales. This route covers a significant distance and offers a variety of landscapes, ranging from the Normandy beaches to the mountains of the Pyrenees. Throughout the journey, you'll have the opportunity to observe a wide diversity of wildlife, including birds, deer, wild boars, and more. You will traverse wooded areas, plateaus with spectacular viewpoints, and mountain passes. The GR®36 follows historical paths and ancient trails once taken by pilgrims, shepherds, and travelers. By walking in their footsteps, you connect with the history of the region, its legends, and its traditions.

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Distance: 1928km, Elevation maximum: 2375m, Elevation minimum: 3m, Elevation gain uphill: 38098m

Les Eyzies: Le Pech Charmant Camping, M. Chevalier, 05 53 35 97 08, 06 70 47 26 24, Email, Facebook, Instagram
Haven of peace for nature lovers in the heart of a forest of oaks and chestnut trees, it offers all the conveniences for hikers on the GR6, GR36 & GR64. Furnished safari tents and cabin lodge, heated swimming pool, gourmet restaurant & snack, private bathrooms. Possibility to go for walks with one of their donkeys.

Varaire: L'Escale de Varaire, 71 Chemin des Granges Vieilles, Mas de Bourel, 46260 Varaire, 06 29 87 30 80, Email, Facebook A stopover gîte with a capacity of 21 people in an authentic Quercy house, located at the entrance to Varaire, between Cajarc and Cahors. We welcome pilgrims on the GR®65 and hikers on the GR®36 and 46, on foot, by bike or on horseback, groups welcome. 6 rooms available for 2, 3, 4 or 6 people. Accommodation available on a bed-and-breakfast basis or half-board, garden, swimming pool (subject to conditions).

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Font-Romeu: Le Logis Catalan Guesthouse, M. Michaud, 04 68 30 01 04, 06 64 81 53 84, Email
Murielle and Jean-Louis Michaud welcome you to their group and family stopover lodge with a capacity of 36 beds. Open all year. Overnight, half-board, packed lunch, free management, dormitory, rooms. Group rate. Hiking Trails: GR®10, GR®36, GRP®Capcir, GRP®Carlit, GRP®Perics, GRP®Cerdagne.

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 : 50€/2 years or 100€/5 years per GR® or GRP®. Renewable.

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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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.