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GR®36 From the English Channel to the 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 Pyrenees-Orientales. This route covers a significant distance and offers a variety of landscapes, ranging from the Normandy beaches to the Pyrenees mountains. Throughout the route, you will have the opportunity to observe a wide diversity of wildlife such as birds, deer, wild boars, and many others. You will cross wooded regions, plateaus offering spectacular views, and mountain passes. The GR®36 follows historical paths, ancestral trails once used by pilgrims, shepherds, and travelers. By walking in their footsteps, you will connect to the history of the region, its legends, and its traditions.

Picturesque view of the landscapes crossed by the GR®36 long-distance hiking trail, from the English Channel to the Pyrenees

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Overview of the route on an IGN hiking map of the GR36 crossing France from Normandy to Occitania

Soothing forest trail walked by hikers on the GR36 Rolling rural landscape crossing the western agricultural regions Vast open panorama over a typical valley on the southern route Passage through the heart of a village of character built in traditional stones Mountainous and rocky environment approaching the Pyrenean peaks

Elevation profile illustrating the elevation changes of the GR36 from Ouistreham to Bourg-Madame

Clickable QR Code allowing easy download of the GR36 GPX track Distance: 1,928 km, Maximum altitude: 2,375 m, Minimum altitude: 3 m, Cumulative elevation gain: 38,098 m


Accommodations:

Sillé-le-Guillaume: Camping Seasonova La Forêt, Sillé Plage, 72140 Sillé-le-Guillaume, +33 (0)2 43 20 11 04, Email

Holidays to recharge your batteries in the heart of the Forest. Your campsite in Sarthe is close to Lake Sillé-le-Guillaume, where you can enjoy plenty of activities at its Coco Plage leisure base (only 400 m from the campsite) or lay out your towel on its sandy beaches and enjoy a moment of tranquility.
Overview of the spacious pitches at Camping Seasonova La Forêt View of the tents and accommodations set in the heart of Sarthe's nature Friendly facilities and leisure areas within the campsite Comfortable mobile home offering a nice rest stop for GR36 hikers Lake Sillé-le-Guillaume and its leisure base located in the immediate vicinity

Bassillac et Auberoche: Camping d’Auberoche, Christèle and Christophe, +33 (0)5 53 06 04 19 or +33 (0)6 43 80 60 20, Email, Facebook, Instagram

In the heart of a preserved natural setting on the banks of the Auvézère river, our campsite offers a stopover for GR®36 hikers.
We offer different accommodations: bivouac tent, bengali tent, lodge tent, mobile home from April to the end of September and gites which are open all year round, without forgetting the bare or Premium pitches. Heated pool, snack, and bar.
Furnished canvas tent ready to welcome walkers at Camping d'Auberoche Vast green spaces and peaceful accommodations set by the river Heated swimming pool ideal for relaxing and recovering after a long stage Warm and friendly dining area at the Camping d'Auberoche snack bar Private wooden terrace of one of our accommodations in the heart of Perigord

Les Eyzies: Camping Le Pech Charmant, Mr. Chevalier, +33 (0)5 53 35 97 08, +33 (0)6 70 47 26 24, Email, Facebook, Instagram

A haven of peace for nature lovers in the heart of an oak and chestnut forest, it offers all the amenities for the stopover of hikers on the GR®6 and GR®64. Furnished safari tents and lodge cabin, heated swimming pool, gourmet restaurant and snack bar, private sanitary facilities. Possibility of going on walks with one of their donkeys.
Shaded areas and ready-to-use safari tents at Camping Le Pech Charmant Particularly comfortable wooden lodge cabin nestled in the oak forest The large heated swimming pool at the campsite for walkers' rest Careful and rustic interior layout of an atypical accommodation ready to rent One of the campsite's donkeys available on site to accompany your family walks

Varaire: L'Escale de Varaire, Mr. Brissonnaud, 71 Chemin des Granges Vieilles, Mas de Bourel, 46260 Varaire, +33 (0)6 29 87 30 80, Email, Facebook

Stopover gite with a capacity of 21 people in an authentic Quercynoise house, located at the entrance to Varaire, between Cajarc and Cahors. We welcome pilgrims on the GR®65 and hikers on the GR®46, on foot, by bike, or on horseback, groups accepted. 6 rooms available for 2, 3, 4, or 6 people. Overnight stay or half-board, garden, swimming pool (under conditions).
Superb typical stone facade of the authentic Quercynoise house L'Escale de Varaire Bright, spacious and relaxing guest room for hikers' stopover Clean and friendly dormitory specially designed for groups and pilgrims Large table in the friendly dining room where the half-board formula is served Vast outdoor garden area with deckchairs ideal for relaxing after the effort

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Registration price (French-English): €35/1 year, €50/2 years or €100/5 years per GR®. Renewable.

Complete geographic layout of the GR36 route visible on the map of France

Grande Randonnée trails (GR and GRP) crossing the route:

Official logo of the MonGR platform recommending preparation with the FFRandonnée It is advisable to follow the beacons along your hike and to bring the FFRP topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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L'Etoile Guest-House in Lozere

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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