The Loire from ocean to source – GR3 Between Orléans and Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire
The Loire from ocean to source – GR3 Between Orléans and Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire
Hiking Collection by SimonWicart
The Loire from ocean to source – GR3 Between Orléans and Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire
6 days
6-8 h/day
139km
630m
580m
Of the long-distance hiking trails that crisscross 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 its castles…
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The GR 3 between Orléans and Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire
138km
600m
550m
Last updated: November 7, 2024
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
6
Distance
139 km
Duration
42:53 h
Elevation
630 m
580 m
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