The Loire from ocean to source – GR 3 between Chabreloche and Puy-en-Velay
The Loire from ocean to source – GR 3 between Chabreloche and Puy-en-Velay
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The Loire from ocean to source – GR 3 between Chabreloche and Puy-en-Velay
8 days
5-10 h/day
172km
4,950m
4,890m
The GR 3 is the oldest long-distance hiking trail that criss-crosses France This itinerary closely follows the course of the Loire, ‘Europe's last wild river’ and a UNESCO World Heritage site, which flows for 1,300 kilometres (800 mi). Starting at Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc, where the Loire rises, the GR 3 winds its way through diverse regions before plunging into the deep waters of the ocean. From the Massif Central to the Atlantic Ocean, via the majestic valley of the Châteaux de…
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The Loire, from the ocean to its source — The GR 3
166km
4,470m
4,420m
Last updated: November 6, 2024
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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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. 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. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
8
Distance
172 km
Duration
60:59 h
Elevation
4,950 m
4,890 m
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