Hiking Collection by SimonWicart
The Loire from ocean to the source – GR 3 from Angers to Tours
8 days
4-9 h/day
181km
1,590m
1,580m
Among the long-distance hiking trails that criss-cross France, the oldest is the GR 3. It follows the course of the Loire, one of Europe's last wild rivers and a UNESCO World Heritage site, for 1,300 kilometres (807 mi). Starting from Mont Gerbier de Jonc, where the river originates, the route winds through diverse landscapes and regions before reaching the ocean. From the Massif Central to the Atlantic, this trail passes through the magnificent Loire Valley with castles that delight hikers…
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The GR 3 between Angers and Tours
171km
1,620m
1,590m
Last updated: November 5, 2024
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Activities
29.7km
09:16
190m
210m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
21.7km
06:59
260m
250m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25.4km
08:08
270m
270m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
18.5km
05:56
220m
220m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
24.6km
07:43
180m
180m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
28.3km
09:00
280m
270m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
16.6km
05:15
150m
150m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
16.2km
04:55
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
8
Distance
181 km
Duration
57:11 h
Elevation
1,590 m
1,580 m
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