GR®42

Rhone Balconies

From St Etienne (Loire) to Le Grau-du-Roi (Gard)

Embark on a journey along the GR®42, a majestic long-distance hiking trail that gracefully meanders through the scenic balconies of the Rhône. The adventure begins in the heart of Saint-Étienne, a gem nestled in the Loire department, and stretches all the way to the charming Grau-du-Roi in the Gard. This extensive trail spans a remarkable 452 kilometers, challenging hikers with a cumulative uphill elevation gain of 9,760 meters. The altitude varies dramatically along the route, ranging from a mere 1 meter to a breathtaking 1,307 meters. Setting off from Saint-Étienne, you’ll relish the sensation of distancing yourself from the river corridor, only to return to it with a renewed sense of admiration. Your adventure culminates at the picturesque port of Grau-du-Roi, where you’ll be greeted by a historic lighthouse that has stood since 1828. The GR®42 offers a rich tapestry of landscapes to explore, from verdant vineyards to dense forests teeming with chestnut, oak, and larch trees. It also affords panoramic views of the expansive Rhône valley and the majestic Alps. Along the way, you’ll encounter several notable sites, including the serene Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat, the quaint town of Bessat, the historic Château de Crussol, and the intriguing Camp de César.

GR®42 Rhone Balconies

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Distance: 452,16km, Elevation maximum: 1307m, Elevation minimum: 1m, Elevation gain uphill: 9760m
IGN Maps: Massif du Pilat St-etienne St-Chamond PNR du Pilat (2933ET). St-Etienne (2933O). Bourg-Argental Col de la Republique PNR du Pilat (2934ET). Satillieu (2935E). Le Chambon-sur-Lignon St-Agrve (2935OT). Tournon-sur-Rhone (3035O). St-Peray (3036O). Villeneuve-De-Berg - 2938E. Gorges de l'Ardeche Bourg-Saint-Andeol Vallon-Pont-D'Arc - 2939OT. Valence Corniche de l'Eyrieux - 3036OT. La Voulte-Sur-Rhone - 3037O. Montelimar - 3038O. Bagnols-Sur-Ceze Pont-Saint-Esprit Forets de Valbonne et de Mejannes - 2940OT. Uzes - Remoulins - Pont du Gard - 2941OT. Nîmes Beaucaire - 2942OT. Orange Massif d'Uchaux - 3040OT. Avignon Chateauneuf-Du-Pape - 3041OT. Tarascon Saint-Remy-De-Provence Chaîne des Alpilles - 3042OT.

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

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GR®42 Rhone Balconies
From St Etienne (Loire) to La Voulte-sur-Rhone (Ardeche)
From La Voulte-sur-Rhone (Ardeche) to Roquemaure (Gard)
From Roquemaure to Grau-du-Roi (Gard)

Nearby paths:
Around Uchaux Massif (Vaucluse)
GR®4 From Atlantic to Mediterranean
GR®6 From Gironde to Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees
GR®65 Via Gebennensis
GR®69 La Routo
GR®420 Around Haut-Vivarais (Ardeche)
GR®422 On the path of Charles IX
GR®429 From Dieu-Grace Pass (Drome) to Viviers (Ardeche)
GR®430 Saint Regis trail (Haute-Loire, Ardeche)
GR®653 Arles way - Via Tolosana
GR®653D Via Domitia
GR®700 Regordane way

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.

GR®, PR®, GRP®, and the corresponding signs of markings (white / red, yellow and yellow / red) are trademarks of the French Federation of Hiking. They may not be reproduced without permission. The French Federation of Hiking, state-approved, includes organizations that create and maintain hiking routes on GR®, PR® and GRP®. It publishes guides these topo hiking routes.

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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.