GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees

From Ballon d'Alsace (Vosges) to Portella Blanca of Andorra (France-Spain)

The watershed line is a topographic line that separates the river basins that flow into the Atlantic Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea. The GR®7 is a long-distance hiking trail that crosses France from north to south over 1467 kilometers. It starts at the Ballon d’Alsace in the Vosges and ends at Portella Blanca in Andorra. The section of the GR®7 that crosses the Monts d’Ardèche is one of the most picturesque of the route. It offers spectacular views of the mountains, valleys, and rivers. The GR®7 trail follows the watershed line approximately. This means that the trail does not always follow the exact line but comes as close to it as possible. The trail crosses forests, meadows, passes, and peaks. It is well marked and easy to follow. Hiking along the watershed line is a unique experience. It is an opportunity to discover the natural beauty of the Massif Central and to understand the importance of water resource management.

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Distance: 1467km, Elevation maximum: 2517m, Elevation minimum: 131m, Elevation gain uphill: 38934m

Bourbonne-les-Bains: La Bohème Guesthouse, Christine Labreveux, tel.: +262 692 23 29 06, Email, Facebook, Airbnb 1 & 2
Christine welcomes you to « La Bohème » for a stop on the GR7. Family welcome. At your disposal, 2 small comfortable rooms in a quiet setting will ensure you a restful night, relaxation area, garden, and swimming pool in summer. Dinner and breakfast available upon reservation. All at reasonable prices. Pilgrim rate. New in 2025: an unusual dormitory cabin in the meadow.

Arbigny-sous-Varennes: Mon Preslot Bed and Breakfast, Francine Houdenot, 06 86 99 60 76, 03 25 88 73 47
Located between Langres and Bourbonne-les-Bains which allows the GR®7 walkers to make a stop halfway between these two cities. Living room, kitchen and large terrace are available to our guests, meals on request. We come to pick up and return for free hikers from the GR®7 to the nearest Arbigny.

Arbigny-sous-Varennes: Comme ca camping coffee etc, Femmy Visscher and Rob Heyke, 07 72 09 04 98, Email
We have small caravans (with outdoor kitchen) for rent or you can camp. We come to pick you up and drop you off for free Saint Jacques Lorraine (Santiago de Compostella) and hikers on the GR®7. We offer dinner, breakfast and packed lunch. Tired muscle ? Femmy is a massage therapist.

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Peigney: Camping de la Liez (5 stars), 03 25 90 27 79, Email, Facebook, Instagram
At the gates of the new "National Forest Park". Restaurant overlooking the lake, open every evening with take-away meals. Indoor heated swimming pool with sauna and jaccuzzi & an outdoor swimming pool. Mobile homes, chalets, trailers, lodge tents or even coconut tents! With or without private sanitary. Open from May 1 to October 3.

La Bastide-Puylaurent: L'Etoile Guest House, 06 83 99 70 86, Email
Former resort Hotel built in 1926 in the architectural style typical of the "Roaring Twenties", L'Etoile Guest house is a mountain retreat in the South of France. Beautiful park along the Allier River. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. Private parking. GR®: 7, 70, 72, 470, 700. GRP®: Ardechoise, Margeride, Cevenol. Many Hiking loops.

Mirepoix: Gites de Mirepoix "le Presbytère", M. Latapie Laurent, 06 21 01 17 95, Email Located in the heart of the famous village of Mirepoix, this dormitory sleeps 4-5. This property is private, not a communal property. There's no kitchen or common room, but the owners offer a refrigerator, kettle, and microwave for your convenience. Check-in is by phone. A keypad entry code will be provided to you by phone before your arrival. A garden is available for hikers. Shops are nearby.

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 : 50€/2 years or 100€/5 years per GR® or GRP®. Renewable.

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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.