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Long Distance Footpaths
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The GR® (Long hiking trails) are a network of hiking trails in France that offer outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to explore the country on foot through diverse and beautiful landscapes. These marked trails are maintained by the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre (FFRP) and provide a unique experience of discovering French nature, history, and culture. The GR® network covers the entire French territory, from coastal areas to alpine mountains, passing through green countryside and picturesque villages. Each trail is numbered and signposted, providing hikers with easy and safe navigation throughout their journey.
The GR® trails offer a wide variety of landscapes. Hikers can explore the wild coasts of Brittany and Normandy on the GR®34, following the Atlantic coastline. They can also embark on a mountain adventure on the GR®10, which traverses the Pyrenees, offering spectacular panoramas of snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, and crystal-clear lakes. The GR® trails also cross iconic regions such as Provence, Corsica, Burgundy, Alsace, and many more. These trails also provide insights into the history and culture of France. Hikers can discover prehistoric ruins, medieval castles, centuries-old abbeys, and traditional villages along their journey. The GR® trails also pass through regional nature parks, nature reserves, and UNESCO World Heritage sites, providing an immersive experience in France's preserved nature and biodiversity.
The GR® trails are designed to cater to the needs and abilities of all hikers. Whether you're a beginner hiker looking for leisurely day walks or an experienced hiker ready to tackle more challenging multi-day hikes, there is a GR® trail suited for every fitness level and experience. In addition to their sports and recreational aspect, the GR® trails allow hikers to reconnect with nature, recharge, and enjoy moments of peace and tranquility. The trails also provide opportunities to meet other hiking enthusiasts, share experiences, and create lasting memories. In summary, the GR® (Grande Randonnée) trails constitute an exceptional network of signposted trails that allow hikers to discover the beauty, diversity, and history of France through varied and magnificent landscapes.
Others hikes
- Tour of France
- Tour of the Monts d'Ambazac (Haute-Vienne)
- Tour of the Montagne Ardéchoise (Ardèche)
- Tour of the Monts d'Aubrac (Lozère-Aveyron-Cantal)
- Tour of the Avallonnais (Yonne, Nièvre)
- Tour of the Mont des Avaloirs (Mayenne, Orne, Sarthe)
- Tour of the Gaston Bachelard Country (Aube)
- Tour of the Valromey Balcony (Ain)
- Tour of the Provençal Baronnies (Drôme)
- Tour of the Baronnies de Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
- Tour of the Bigouden Region (Finistère)
- Tour of the Monts de Blond (Haute-Vienne)
- Tour of Bordeaux (Gironde)
- Tour of the Boulonnais (Pas-de-Calais)
- Tour of the Brenne (Vienne, Indre, Indre-et-Loire)
- Tour of the Bresse Comtoise (Jura)
- Tour of the Buëch (Hautes-Alpes, Drôme)
- Tour of the Buëch and Méouge (Drôme, Hautes-Alpes)
- Tour of the Capcir (Pyrénées-Orientales)
- Tour of the Carlit (Eastern-Pyrenees)
- Tour of the Waterfalls, Heathlands, and Peat Bogs (Creuse)
- Tour of the Pays de Caux and Seine Valley (Seine-Maritime)
- Tour of the Ile-de-France Green Belt
- Tour of the Cerdagne (Eastern-Pyrenees, Catalogna-Spain)
- Tour of the Ain Valley in the Cerdon Region (Ain)
- The Cevenol (Lozere, Ardeche, Gard)
- Tour of the Upper Cèze Valley (Gard-Ardèche)
- Tour of Upper Chalosse (Landes)
- Tour of the Chartreuse Massif (Isere, Savoie)
- Tour of the Chassezac (Lozere)
- The Cider Tour of the Pays d'Othe (Aube, Yonne)
- Tour of the Cotentin Peninsula (Manche)
- Tour of Courbet Country (Doubs)
- Tour of Coutances to the Sea (Manche)
- Tour of the Crozon Peninsula (Finistère)
- Tour of Northern Deodatie (Vosges, Meurthe-et-Moselle)
- Tour of Southern Déodatie (Vosges)
- Tour of the Two Bars (Aube)
- Tour of the Dieulefit Region (Drôme)
- Crossing of the Dombes (Rhône-Ain)
- Between Dordogne and Ventadour (Correze)
- Tour of the Duchy of Normandy Borders (Eure)
- Tour of the Ecueillé Region (Indre)
- Between Two Lakes. From Avene to Salagou (Herault)
- Tour of the Gabariers (Correze)
- Loop around Vallee du Galeizon (Gard-Lozere)
- Tour of the Heart of Gascony (Gers)
- Tour of the Gervanne (Drôme)
- Tour of the Loire Gorges (Haute-Loire)
- The Great Wines Trail (Cote-d'Or)
- Tour of the Isle of Groix (Morbihan)
- Tour of the Hautes Terres d'Oc (Tarn, Hérault)
- Tour of the Upper Thoré Valley (Tarn, Aude, Hérault)
- Tour of the Meuse Heights
- Tour of Houat Island (Morbihan)
- Tour of Yeu Island (Vendée)
- Tour of Joan of Arc Country (Meuse, Vosges)
- Jura escape
- Tour of Grand-Lieu Lake (Loire-Atlantique)
- Tour of Amance and Temple Lakes (Aube)
- Tour of Southern Larzac (Hérault-Gard)
- Tour of the Lévézou Lakes (Aveyron)
- Tour of the Lévézou Mountains (Aveyron)
- Tour of the Vienne Limousine (Vienne)
- Tour of Lo Camin d'Olt (Aveyron, Cantal)
- Tour of the Lomont Mountains (Doubs)
- Tour of the Otter Trail (Vendée)
- Tour of the Luberon (Vaucluse, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
- Tour of the Upper Luech Valley (Gard, Lozère)
- Tour of Lure Mountain (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
- Tour des Coteaux du Lyonnais (Rhône)
- Tour of the Monts du Lyonnais (Rhône-Loire)
- Tour of the Monk’s Robe and Chainmail (Haute-Loire)
- Tour of the Mandragore (Charente, Haute-Vienne)
- Tour of the Maquisards (Aube)
- The Marches of Brittany (Mayenne, Ille-et-Vilaine)
- Tour of the Marches de Gatine (Deux-Sevres, Vienne)
- Tour of the Marches of the Meuse
- Tour of the Margeride (Lozere)
- The Queen Margot Heritage Trail (Puy-de-Dôme)
- Tour of the Yonne Meanders
- Tour of the Causse Méjean (Lozère)
- Tour of Mélusine Country (Vendée)
- Tour of the Southern Corrèze
- Tour of Southern Quercy (Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Lot)
- Tour of the Millevaches Plateau (Corrèze)
- Tour of the Dentelles de Montmirail (Vaucluse)
- Tour of the Morvan (Nievre, Saone-et-Loire, Cote-d'Or, Yonne)
- Tour of the Nantes Region (Loire-Atlantique)
- Tour of the Omois (Aisne, Marne, Oise)
- Tour of the Othe Forests (Aube)
- Tour of the Isle of Ouessant (Finistère)
- Crossing Paris (West-East)
- Crossing Paris (North-South)
- Crossing Paris (West-East-South)
- Crossing Paris (East-West-North)
- Tour of the Perics (Eastern-Pyrenees, Ariege)
- Tour of the Petites Roches (Isère)
- Tour in the Grand Pic St-Loup. From Londres to the Buèges (Hérault)
- Tour in the Grand Pic St-Loup. From the Séranne to the Hérault gorges
- Tour in the Grand Pic St-Loup. From the Vines to the Causses (Hérault)
- Tour in the Grand Pic St-Loup. The Peak's Villages (Hérault)
- Tour of Porquerolles Island (Var)
- Loop on the ridges of Port Cros Island (Var)
- Tour of the Fiefs of Pouzauges (Vendée)
- Tour of the Puys of Pouzauges (Vendée)
- Great Crossing of the Prealps (Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
- Tour of the Provence Mines d'énergies East (Bouches-du-Rhône)
- Loop Tour of the Provence Mines d'énergies North (Bouches-du-Rhône)
- Tour of the Provence Mines d'énergies South (Bouches-du-Rhône)
- Tour of the Rasteau Massif (Vaucluse)
- Tour of Rétif de La Bretonne Country (Yonne)
- Tour of the Revermont (Ain, Jura)
- Loop Tour of the Roanne Valley (Drôme)
- Tour of Lake Salagou (Hérault)
- Tour of the Sarce and Hozain Valleys (Aube)
- Tour of the Causse Sauveterre (Lozère, Aveyron)
- Tour of the Sèvre and Maine Bocage (Loire-Atlantique, Vendée)
- Tour of the Sèvre and Maine Hills (Vendée)
- Tour of the Sèvre et Maine Vineyards (Vendée, Loire-Atlantique)
- Loop around Sologne (Loiret, Cher, Loir-et-Cher)
- On the Master Ringers Footsteps (Indre-Cher-Allier)
- Loop around Swiss normande (Calvados, Orne)
- Loop around Sumene Artense (Cantal, Correze, Puy-de-Dome)
- Crossing Sylve d'Argenson (Deux-Sevres, Charente-Maritime)
- Loop around Tanargue (Ardeche)
- Loop around Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie, Suisse et Italie)
- Loop around three rivers (Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique)
- Loop around the three villages in Toy country (Hautes-Pyrenees)
- Loop around Troyes (Aube)
- Loop around Truyere Gorges (Cantal, Lozere)
- Loop around Uchaux Massif (Vaucluse)
- Loop around Pays de Valencay (Indre, Loir-et-Cher)
- Loop around Vaucluse Mount
- Loop around Ventoux Mount (Drome, Vaucluse)
- Loop around Ventoux Mount by the top (Drome, Vaucluse)
- Loop around Vezere Gorges (Correze)
- Loop around Vie and Yon (Vendee)
- Loop around Viganais (Gard)
- Wine and Cheese Trail (Yonne, Aube)
- Loop around Vologne river (Vosges)
- Loop around Woevre plain (Meuse)
- Loop around Xaintrie Blanche (Correze)
- Loop around Xaintrie Noire (Correze)
- Across Yvelines
- Saint Guilhem Way (Lozere, Aveyron, Gard, Herault)
- Pilgrimage on the St James of Compostela Way
- Urbain V Way
- HexaTrek From the Vosges to the Pyrenees
Practical advice
Check the opening of some accommodations during the low season.
Book your lodging (generally 30% deposit and the balance at the end of your stay).
Take with you some cash because most accommodations to not accept Credit Card.
Take with you a bed sheet rather than a sleeping bag (Blankets on the spot).
Put your things in a large plastic bag that you place in your backpack to keep dry.
Arrival times (check-in) in the accommodation are, in general, no earlier than 15h (3pm).
Before every trek, make sure that you have all your gears and everything is working fine. Some walking trail can be quite difficult to complete and a good and fitted equipment will be necessary.
Most important of all, do not spare on your walking shoes. This is your most important gear for your walks so they need to be as comfortable as possible to have the best time on a trek.
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.
GR®, PR®, GRP®, and the corresponding signs of markings (white / red, yellow and yellow / red) are trademarks of the French
Federation of Hiking. They may not be reproduced without permission. The French Federation of Hiking, state-approved, includes organizations that create and maintain hiking routes on GR®, PR® and
GRP®. It publishes guides these topo hiking routes.
With your donations, support the actions of the thousands of volunteer markers of the FFRP.
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Here are some concrete examples of changes that humanity could make to its lifestyle to preserve the planet:
- Reduce its consumption of meat and animal products.
- Adopt more sustainable modes of transportation, such as walking, biking, or public transportation.
- Consume less energy and water. Recycle and compost.
- Plant trees.
These changes may seem difficult to implement, but they are essential to ensure the future of humanity.
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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