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GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges
From Brioude (Haute-Loire) to Moure de la Gardille (Lozere)
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The GR470 trail follows the course of one of the last wild rivers in Europe. Starting in Brioude, famous for its polychrome Basilica of Saint-Julien, the path traverses routes that were once strategic for the defense of the Massif Central's borders, as evidenced by the hilltop castles and charming villages such as Prades and Monistrol-d'Allier. Religious heritage is omnipresent, with Romanesque abbeys and chapels nestled in the rocky landscape. Hikers cross a protected area where Atlantic salmon come to spawn and where booted eagles soar above the heather moors. The journey concludes on the ridges of the Moure de la Gardille in Lozère, at the source of the Allier River, offering a 360° panorama of the Margeride and Vivarais mountains.
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Distance: 180km, Elevation maximum: 1484m, Elevation minimum: 427m, Elevation gain uphill: 5753m
IGN Maps: Brioude (2634O). Langeac (2635E). Lavoute-Chilhac (2635O). Monistrol-d'Allier (2736O). Langogne (2737E). La Bastide-Puylaurent (2738E).
Largentiere la Bastide-Puylaurent Vivarais Cevenol (2838OT).
Monistrol-d'Allier: Les Terrasses de l'Allier Guest house, Alain Gaillard, 06 03 94 04 73, Email
Located in the heart of the small town of Monistrol d'Allier, in a former 19th-century mansion at the intersection of the GR®65 St. James' Way and the GR®470 Sources and Gorges of the Allier. Open all year round. He offers bed and breakfast accommodations as well as a host table, serving local cuisine and regional products. |
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Chasserades: Hotel des Sources, Eric Chaptal, 04 66 46 01 14, Email
In a warm atmosphere, the Hotel des Sources welcomes you in a pleasant natural setting where you can enjoy calm and serene nature without restriction. Generous regional cuisine. |
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The GR®470 is an exceptional hiking route that stretches 180 km across Haute-Loire and Lozère, offering an immersive experience in the wild and varied landscapes of the region. The trail can be covered in 11 stages, each revealing a unique facet of the Allier valley, from the valley floors to the Gévaudan and Velay plateaus.
Main Steps:
- Brioude to Villeneuve d’Allier – 20.6 km (approximately 5h30 walk)
- Villeneuve d’Allier to Lavoûte-Chilhac – 13.8 km (approximately 4 hours of walking)
- Lavoûte-Chilhac to Langeac - 18.4 km (approximately 5 hours of walking)
- Langeac to Prades - 18.5 km (approximately 5 hours of walking)
- Prades to Monistrol d’Allier – 12.4 km (approximately 3h30 walk)
- Monistrol d’Allier to Pont d’Alleyras – 17.6 km (approximately 5 hours of walking)
- Pont d’Alleyras in Chapeauroux - 22.2 km (approximately 6 hours of walking)
- Chapeauroux to Landos - 12.7 km (approximately 3h15 walk)
- Landos to Langogne - 20 km (approximately 5 hours of walking)
- Langogne to Cheylard-l’Évêque – 17.5 km (approximately 4h20 walk)
- Cheylard-l'Évêque to La Bastide-Puylaurent - 22.5 km (approximately 6h30 walk)
Accommodation and Services: The GR®470 offers a variety of accommodation, including B&Bs, lodges, campsites and hotels. For those who wish to transport luggage or people, services such as the Postal Mail are available. Return to Starting Point: To return to Brioude, hikers can take the Cévenol train to La Bastide-Puylaurent, offering another perspective of the wild valley.
Nearby paths:
Around Truyere Gorges (Cantal, Lozere)
Tour of the Margeride (Lozere)
Tour of Robe de Bure and Cotte de Mailles (Haute-Loire)
GR®4 From Atlantique to Mediterranean sea
GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees
GR®40 Around Velay (Haute-Loire)
GR®65 Camino de Santiago
GR®70 Stevenson trail
GR®300 From Sancoins (Cher) to Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
GR®700 Voie Regordane
The Allier’s springs on the Moure de la Gardille
Private parking at L'Etoile Guest house (La Bastide-Puylaurent) during your hike on the GR®470
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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.
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