GR®4 Hiking from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean: Royan to Grasse

The GR®4 is an exceptional long-distance hiking trail that crosses France, linking the Atlantic coast at Royan to the Mediterranean coast near Grasse. The landscape changes dramatically, from the beaches of Charente-Maritime to the volcanic hills of the Massif Central, then to the limestone gorges and arid plateaus of Provence. Its history is intertwined with that of the regions it traverses, connecting the seaside heritage and Romanesque churches of Poitou to the agro-pastoral sites of the Causses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In terms of flora, hikers pass from coastal maritime pine forests to the high-altitude beech forests of Mont Ventoux, then to lavender fields and garrigue scrubland. The fauna is equally diverse, ranging from seabirds to mountain species of the Massif Central and birds of prey soaring above the Causses. This long journey offers an anthology of French landscapes and their rich architectural and natural heritage.

Scenic landscapes of the GR®4 from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean

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Stage of the GR4 Hiking from Royan to Grasse 1

Stage of the GR4 Hiking from Royan to Grasse 2

Stage of the GR4 Hiking from Royan to Grasse 3

Stage of the GR4 Hiking from Royan to Grasse 4

Stage of the GR4 Hiking from Royan to Grasse 5

Elevation profile and altitude of the GR®4

Distance: 1578km, Elevation maximum: 1881m, Elevation minimum: 0m, Elevation gain uphill: 35972m

Chignat (Soubrebost): Els Pomers Guest house, M. Christopher Geatrell, 06 01 97 66 41, Email
Els Pomers offers 4 very spacious and comfortable rooms — 3 double/family and 1 twin. All rooms have a private en-suite bathroom, heating and Wi-Fi. Parking available. We offer table d'hôtes for the evening meal, Mediterranean cuisine, as well as packed lunches for the next day.

Grospierres: Villa Font Vive Guest house, M. Pierre Guiganti, 06 33 83 72 82, Email
Villa Font Vive (200m from GR®4) has 3 guest rooms and a trailer. In addition to the swimming pool to relax after a long day of walking, you will have access to the pétanque court, a shared kitchen and a dining area. Evening meals available on request. Homemade breakfasts using organic and local produce.

Quinson: La Roulotte du Verdon, Gaec La vachenque, M. Masseboeuf, 2855 route du plan 04500 Quinson, 06 79 69 08 12, 06 48 80 29 48, Email
Located about 500 meters from the GR®4, 3 km from the village and Lake Quinson. Fully equipped kitchen, shower and WC, washing machine, bedroom with double bed and two additional beds, plus a pleasant terrace with garden and plancha. An ideal stopover to drop off your bag, rest and set off again on the Verdon paths. Pets allowed on request. Up to 4 people.