GR®700 Regordane trail - Saint-Gilles way From Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire) to St Gilles (Gard)

The Régordane Way was used by merchants and pilgrims traveling between Velay, a region of the Massif Central, and the south of France, thus facilitating trade and cultural exchange. Pilgrims wishing to travel to Saint-Gilles to honor the saint also used this route. During the Middle Ages, the path grew considerably and became a well-established pilgrimage route. Numerous chapels, churches, and monasteries were built along the way to accommodate the pilgrims. These places of worship testify to the religious fervor of the time and the importance of the Régordane Way in medieval pilgrimages. Towns and villages developed along this route, such as Langogne, Villefort, and Saint-André-Capcèze, where infrastructure was put in place to welcome travelers. Inns and coaching inns flourished, offering lodging and meals.

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Distance: 244km, Elevation maximum: 1235m, Elevation minimum: 5m, Elevation gain uphill: 4041m
IGN Maps: Le Puy-en-Velay (2735E). Solignac-sur-Loire Cayres (2736E). Langogne (2737E). La Bastide-Puylaurent (2738E). Mont Lozère Florac PN des Cévennes (2739OT). Le Puy-en-Velay Yssingeaux (2835OT). Largentière la Bastide-Puylaurent Vivarais Cévenol (2838OT). Bessèges Les Vans Vallée du Chassezac (2839OT). Alès (2840OT). Vézénobres (2841E). Anduze (2841O). Nîmes (2942O). St-Gilles Vauvert (2943O).

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!

24/03/28

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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Saint Gilles: A haven of peace at the stables, Ms. Koehler Morgane, 07 83 49 48 19, Email, Airbnb, Facebook A peaceful stop in a new studio, nestled in the heart of a private stable. A warm and secure cocoon, ideal for pilgrims, riders, cyclists, or hikers with a donkey. Secure parking. Horse and donkey welcome upon request (paddock or box). Meals delivered: tagines, couscous, salads, or French dishes. 1 to 2 sleeping arrangements – equipped kitchen – spacious shower – relaxation area. Caring welcome by Morgane, rider, psychoanalyst, and attentive host.

01/06/27