GR®700 Regordane trail - Saint-Gilles way

From Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire) to St Gilles (Gard)

The Régordane route was used by merchants and pilgrims between Velay, a region in the Massif Central, and the south of France, thus facilitating trade and cultural exchanges. Pilgrims, eager to reach Saint Gilles to honor the saint, took this path. During the Middle Ages, the route gained considerable importance and became a well-established pilgrimage road. Many 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 significance of the Régordane in the context of 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 relay stations flourished, providing shelter and food. In the 20th century, the Régordane was rediscovered and rehabilitated as the GR®700 hiking trail, allowing a wide audience to explore its landscapes while discovering its heritage.

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Le Puy en Velay Pradelles La Garde-Guérin Portes Gard

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!

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.

Registration

Accommodation or business owner on or near GR700 Regordane Way

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 : € 15 per year (12 months) or € 60 for 5 years. Renewable.

Nearby paths:
Around Tanargue (Ardeche)
Around Margeride (Lozere)
Around Ardechoise mountain (Ardeche)
Around Chassezac river (Lozere)
The Cevenol (Lozere, Ardeche, Gard)
Around Luech Valley (Gard-Lozere)
Around Galeizon Valley (Gard-Lozere)
GR®3 Loire River trail
GR®3F From Lafarre (Haute-Loire) to Apinac (Loire)
GR®4 From Atlantic to Mediterranean
GR®6 From Gironde to Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees
GR®40 Around Velay (Haute-Loire)
GR®42 Rhone Balconies
GR®44 From Les Vans (Ardeche) to Champerboux (Lozere)
GR®44B From Les Vans (Ardeche) to Montagne de la Vieille Morte (Lozere)
GR®63 De Avignon (Vaucluse) au col de la Cabane-Vieille (Gard)
GR®65 Camino de Santiago
GR®68 Around Mont Lozere (Gard, Lozere)
GR®70 Stevenson's trail
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
GR®653 Via Tolosana - Way of Arles
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 trail, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane way, Cevenol, GR®470 Allier River Springs and Gorges, Margeride, Ardechoise. Many hiking loops. The right place to relax.