GR®360 Around Saintonge (Charente-Maritime)

The GR360 long-distance hiking trail winds its way between the verdant valleys of the Charente and Seudre rivers, traversing landscapes of vineyards renowned for Cognac and Pineau des Charentes, as well as marshlands and oak forests. It follows in the footsteps of pilgrims on the Way of St. James and passes through ancient Gallo-Roman towns, a reminder that Saintes (Mediolanum Santonum) was once a major imperial capital. The built heritage is one of the trail's highlights, with an exceptional concentration of rural Romanesque churches boasting finely sculpted facades, typical of the Saintongeais style. Along the way, hikers discover Renaissance châteaux, medieval market halls, and charming stone and water villages. The trail offers a rich array of wildlife, particularly in the wetlands where storks and herons nest, while the limestone hillsides shelter surprising Mediterranean flora, such as wild orchids.

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Distance: 465km, Elevation maximum: 139m, Elevation minimum: 2m, Elevation gain uphill: 3694m
IGN Maps: Tonnay-Charente (1430E). Rochefort Marennes (1430OT). St-Porchaire (1431E). Saujon (1432E). Saintes (1531O). Mortagne-sur-Gironde (1433E). Mirambeau (1533O). Montendre (1534E). Baignes-Ste-Radegonde (1633O). Brossac (1634E). Montguyon (1634O). Burie (1531E). Saintes (1531O). Perignac (1532E). Jonzac (1533E).

GR360 Hiking around Saintonge former province (Charente-Maritime) 10 Nearby paths:
Crossing Sylve d'Argenson (Deux-Sevres, Charente-Maritime)
Around Bordeaux (Gironde)
GR®4 From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
GR®36 From Channel to Pyrenees
GR®655 Via Turonensis

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.