GR®3F

From Lafarre (Haute-Loire) to Apinac (Loire)

Spanning a total distance of 129 km, the GR®3F trail offers hikers a diverse range of terrains to explore. The trail peaks at an elevation of 1084m, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. With a minimum altitude of 506 m, hikers can anticipate a cumulative elevation gain of 3692 m. The journey begins at Cros de Lafarre, a quaint hamlet tucked away in the hills. From there, the trail meanders through Salettes and Goudet, leading to Fleurac, a delightful village renowned for its traditional stone houses. As you continue along the trail, you’ll traverse Les Rozières and Collandre, before reaching Solignac-sur-Loire, a picturesque commune nestled on the banks of the Loire. The trail then takes you through Brives-Charensac, Brestilhac, and Lavoûte-sur-Loire. Further along, you’ll pass through Beaulieu, Malleys, and La Fayolle, followed by Chamalières-sur-Loire, Retournac, Solignac-Sous-Roche, Montager, and Tiranges. The trail then winds through Boisset and Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon, before concluding at Chaturanges.

GR®3F From Lafarre (Haute-Loire) to Apinac (Loire)

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Distance: 129km, Elevation maximum: 1084m, Elevation minimum: 506m, Elevation gain uphill: 3692m
IGN Maps: Le Puy-en-Velay (2735E). Solignac-sur-Loire Cayres (2736E). St-Bonnet-le-Chateau (2833O). Retournac (2834O). Le Puy-en-Velay Yssingeaux (2835OT). Gerbier de Jonc Mezenc Vivarais (2836OT).

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Located in lush greenery and near the river. The place is ideal for hikers. Very close to the city center with a superb view of the famous Rock where the Cloister and the Virgin culminate, emblem of Puy-en-Velay. Free Wifi, grocery store, local products, snack bar. Pets are always welcome and free!

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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 : 25€/year or 100€/5 years per GR® or GRP®. Renewable.

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Nearby paths:
Around Loire Gorges (Haute-Loire)
GR®3 Loire River trail
GR®40 Around Velay (Haute-Loire)
GR®70 Stevenson trail
GR®430 Saint Regis way (Haute-Loire, Ardeche)
GR®700 Regordane way
GR®765 From Cluny (Saone-et-Loire) to Puy-en-Velay (Haute-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.