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GR®70
Stevenson's trail
From Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire) to Ales (Gard
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The GR®70, also known as Stevenson’s Path, is a 268 km trail that links Le Puy-en-Velay in Haute-Loire to Alès in Gard. This route traverses the diverse landscapes of Auvergne and the Cévennes, offering hikers a full immersion in the natural beauty and rich history of the region. The trail is named after the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, who embarked on this journey in 1878 with his donkey, Modestine. Stevenson chronicled his adventure in his book, “Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes,” published in 1879. This travelogue has inspired countless hikers, eager to follow in the author’s footsteps through the stunning mountains and valleys of this magnificent region.
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Distance: 268km, Elevation maximum: 1699m, Elevation minimum: 130m, Elevation gain uphill: 7655m
IGN Maps: Le Puy-en-Velay (2735E). Le Puy-en-Velay Yssingeaux (2835OT). Solignac-sur-Loire Cayres (2736E). Gerbier de Jonc Mezenc Vivarais (2836OT). Langogne (2737E). La Bastide-Puylaurent (2738E).
Largentiere la Bastide-Puylaurent Vivarais Cevenol (2838OT). Mont Lozere Florac PN des Cevennes (2739OT). Corniche des Cevennes PN des Cevennes (2740ET). Ales (2840OT).
Aiguilhe: Puy-en-Velay Camping***, 04 71 09 55 09, Email
Located in lush greenery and near the river. The place is ideal for hikers. Very close to the city center with a superb view of the famous Rock where the Cloister and the Virgin culminate, emblem of Puy-en-Velay. Free Wifi, grocery store, local products, snack bar. Pets are always welcome and free! |
    
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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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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 : 100€/5 years per GR® or GRP®. Renewable. |
GR®70 Stevenson's Trail
GR®70 From Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire) to La Bastide-Puylaurent (Lozere)
GR®70 From La Bastide-Puylaurent (Lozere) to Ales (Gard)
Private parking at L'Etoile Guest house (La Bastide-Puylaurent) during your hike
Nearby paths:
Around Tanargue (Ardeche)
Around Margeride (Lozere)
Around Ardechoise mountain (Ardeche)
Around Causse Mejean (Lozere)
Around Galeizon Valley (Gard-Lozere)
The Cevenol (Lozere, Ardeche, Gard)
GR®3 Loire River trail
GR®3F From Lafarre (Haute-Loire) to Apinac (Loire)
GR®4 From Atlantic to Mediterranean
GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees
GR®40 Around Velay (Haute-Loire)
GR®43 From Faisses Pass to Ste Eulalie (Lozere)
GR®61 From Anduze to Asclier Pass (Gard)
GR®65 Camino de Santiago - Via Podiensis
GR®67 Around Cevenol country (Gard, Lozere)
GR®68 Around Mont Lozere (Gard, Lozere)
GR®72 From Les Chambons (Ardeche) to Barre-des-Cevennes (Lozere)
GR®300 From Sancoins (Cher) to Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
GR®430 Saint Regis way (Haute-Loire, Ardeche)
GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges (Haute-Loire, Lozere)
GR®700 Regordane Way (Haute-Loire, Ardeche, Lozere, Gard)
GR®736 Tarn Valley and Gorges (Lozere, Aveyron, Tarn)
GR®765 From Cluny (Saone-et-Loire) to Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
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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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's Trail, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane way, Cevenol, GR®470 Allier river, Margeride, Ardechoise. Many hiking loops. The right place to relax.
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