The best walks and hikes in Loire
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Auvergne Rhône Alpes? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Loire to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Loire is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 8, 2025
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1. The crests of Pilat - in the Pilat Regional Natural Park
10.1km
02:55
260m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(148)
1,065
hikers
2. Tour of the Crêts
9.55km
02:43
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(61)
372
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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352
hikers
4. The Gouffre d'Enfer
8.62km
02:31
240m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(64)
339
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5. Gorges de la Loire - loop in the Gorges de la Loire nature reserve
8.08km
02:31
280m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(35)
170
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(24)
193
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7. Crêt de Saint-Sabin and the Three Teeth via Véranne
16.5km
05:36
790m
790m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(25)
192
hikers
8. Crêt de la Perdrix via Doizieux
19.1km
06:26
960m
960m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
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130
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9. Charterhouse of Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
7.38km
02:13
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(27)
131
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10. Vierge du Mont Monnet - loop in the Pilat Regional Natural Park
4.11km
01:14
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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