GR®765 EAST

From Lyon (Rhone) to Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)

The GR765 East, towards Santiago de Compostela, is a historic and verdant diagonal route linking Lyon, the capital of Gaul, to the mystical city of Le Puy-en-Velay. This pilgrimage trail crosses the Monts du Lyonnais, offering rolling panoramas before reaching Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise, listed among the most beautiful detours in France for its perched collegiate church. The route then becomes enriched by a dense medieval heritage, notably with the priory of Saint-Romain-le-Puy, a jewel of Romanesque art overlooking the Forez plain. Heading towards the Haute-Loire, the path follows the meanders of the wild Loire River, between Retournac and Vorey, where the gorges narrow to reveal landscapes of cliffs and deep forests. The passage through Lavoûte-sur-Loire, with its castle nestled in a bend of the river, foreshadows the majestic arrival at the volcanoes of Velay.

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Distance: 189km, Elevation maximum: 1167m, Elevation minimum: 161m, Elevation gain uphill: 5014m
IGN Maps: 3031OT - LYON / VILLEURBANNE / MONT D'OR. 3032SB - VENISSIEUX / OULLINS / GIVORS. 2832SB - MONTBRISON / VEAUCHE. 2833SB - FIRMINY / SAINT-BONNET-LE-Chateau. 2932ET - MONTS DU LYONNAIS. 2734SB - CRAPONNE-SUR-ARZON ALLÈGRE LA CHAISE-DIEU. 2834SB - MONISTROL-SUR-LOIRE RETOURNAC. 2735SB - LE PUY-EN-VELAY LOUDES. 2835OT - LE PUY-EN-VELAY YSSINGEAUX.

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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GR®765 EAST Hiking from Lyon (Rhone) to Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire) 10 Nearby paths:
Tour of the Coteaux du Lyonnais (Rhône)
Tour of the Monts du Lyonnais (Rhône-Loire)
GR®3 Loire River trail
GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees
GR®40 Tour of Velay
GR®65 Via Gebennensis - Via Podiensis
GR®70 Stevenson Trail
GR®89 Montaigne Trail
GR®169 Around Lyon (Rhone)
GR®302 Source and gorges of the Loire
GR®422 On the path of Charles IX
GR®430 Saint Regis Way
GR®700 Regordane Way
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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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.