GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees

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

The GR 7 is an exceptional long-distance hiking trail that crosses France from northeast to south, primarily following the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Starting at the Ballon d'Alsace, the route offers a kaleidoscope of landscapes, from the fir forests of the Vosges Mountains to the vast limestone plateaus of the Grands Causses, culminating in the high Pyrenees. Along its length, the flora evolves from the beech forests of the North to the holm oaks and Mediterranean scrubland, while the fauna ranges from the game of Lorraine to the reintroduced vultures of the Massif Central. History and heritage are ever-present, intersecting with medieval remains, Romanesque abbeys in Burgundy, and evidence of centuries-old agro-pastoralism on the Causses. The final stretch is steeped in Pyrenean history and alpine landscapes, culminating at the Portella Blanca d'Andorra.

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

Bourbonne-les-Bains: La Boheme Guesthouse, Christine Labreveux, tel.: +262 692 23 29 06, Email, Facebook, Airbnb 1 & 2
Christine welcomes you to « La Boheme » 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.

13/02/27

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.

16/04/27

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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10/06/28

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.

11/03/26

Saint Catherine: Independent room with private bathroom "Les Tetes Plattes", Mr. Dayde Delphine, 06 50 65 80 46, Email.
Thierry and Delphine welcome you for a stopover on the GR7 and the Tour of the Lyonnais Mountains. Just a stone's throw from the center of the village of Saint Catherine, ideal for hikers with all amenities nearby (restaurant, shops...). After the effort, if you feel like relaxing, we offer a jacuzzi (mid-May to October) for an additional fee.

13/05/27

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. Many Hiking loops.

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Mirepoix: Gites de Mirepoix "le Presbytere", 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.

02/05/27

GR®7 Hiking on the Watershed line from Vosges to Pyrenees 10 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.