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GR®787
From St-Gervais-sur-Mare to Capestang (Herault)
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The GR787 long-distance hiking trail winds its way between the foothills of the Cévennes mountains and the vineyards of southern France, from the medieval village of Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare to Le Poujol-sur-Orb at the foot of the Caroux massif. Following the meanders of the Orb River, hikers discover Roquebrun, nicknamed "Little Nice" for its microclimate and exotic garden. The trail then passes through Cessenon-sur-Orb, proud of its keep and its past as a stronghold, illustrating the strategic importance of the valley throughout the centuries. Leaving the riverbanks, the route opens onto the garrigue and vineyard-covered hills leading to Puisserguier, where the medieval castle bears witness to the tumultuous history of the Cathars. Nature becomes more horizontal, bathed in golden light, until the final apotheosis in Capestang with its majestic Saint-Étienne collegiate church, its Archbishops' castle and the famous Canal du Midi.
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Distance: 57km, Elevation maximum: 639m, Elevation minimum: 20m, Elevation gain uphill: 1385m
IGN Maps: 2543OT - LAMALOU-LES-BAINS / L'ESPINOUSE / LE CAROUX / PNR DU HAUT LANGUEDOC. 2545ET - BEZIERS. 2545OT - SAINT-CHINIAN / L'ETANG DE MONTADY.
Nearby paths:
GR®7 Vosges to Pyrenees
GR®71 From Esperou (Gard) to Fontfroide Pass (Herault)
GR®78 Piemont way
GR®653 Way of Arles - Via Tolosana
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.
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