In summary
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Sports
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Duration15 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationHaute-Loire / Le Puy-en-Velay
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AgeFrom 14 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions173.22 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
The highlights
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A trip with stages of approximately 18km
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The vast landscapes of the Cévennes
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Crossing Mont Lozère
Photos
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
The idea is that hikers can easily assess the difficulty of the hike before setting out on this trail: this route requires a minimum of experience on generally well-marked, mid-mountain paths . It's best to be in good shape, or at least reasonably fit, but it's perfectly doable if you're used to some physical activity, even light exercise!
A little training in mountain hiking may be necessary, particularly to cope with the elevation gain and the length of the hike. There may be some off-trail sections, but the route is generally straightforward.
The path is not always in good condition and there may be sections with stones, making the walk a little more difficult and strenuous.
High-top hiking boots and weather-appropriate clothing are necessary.
Some sections may be exposed at times, and slips or missteps should be avoided by walking carefully.
It may be necessary to pay attention to the practicability of the route depending on the weather conditions.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h
- Average distance/day: 17 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 537 m
- Average daily descent: 570 m
Management
Program
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Le Puy en Velay
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
In the beginning, the volcanoes of Auvergne spewed their incandescent magma onto the Velay. Once cooled, the basalt became a peak on which men built a religious monument.
To fully enjoy the old town, plan a day on foot. Strolling through its narrow streets in the moonlight will leave unforgettable impressions.
Night in a B&B
- Explore the city of Le Puy and its cathedral at your leisure.
In Le Puy-en-Velay, you will be accommodated close to the city centre.
You can dine in town in the many restaurants of Puy en Velay or directly at your accommodation.Day 1 -
Le Puy en Velay - Le Monastier sur Gazeille
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 19 km
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Negative elevation 265 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Le Monastier sur Gazeille, a gentle, colorful blend of volcanic landscapes and high agricultural plateaus....
This is the starting point of this story. Stevenson stayed here for a whole month to prepare for his journey and acquired Modestine, his donkey, there. You will certainly find some time to discover the 12th-century abbey church (a characteristic example of Burgundian Romanesque architecture).
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 19.3km approximately 5h45 D+ 560m D- 250m
This stage follows the GR70 exclusively.
In Monastier, your accommodation is located in or near the village.
Day 2 -
The Monastery of Gazeille - Goudet
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h15
- Distance 15 km
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The source of the Loire is nearby, and its passage through Goudet is a highlight of this stage. The river flows through the heart of the village, nestled between the high cliffs of the wild gorges.
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 15km, approximately 5h15, +550m, -500m
This stage follows the GR70 to Goudet.
Depending on your accommodation, you may take the GR3 for 2.5km to reach it.
Day 3 -
Goudet - Le Bouchet Saint Nicolas
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 250 m
- Negative elevation 50 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Lake Bouchet forms a vast circle in the middle of a spruce and fir forest. The volcanic crater imposes its calm and invites you to a long break by the water's edge.
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 16km, approximately 4h30, +250m, -50m
Depending on the accommodation of the previous night, you will rejoin the GR70 at the level of Montagnac.
Your accommodation in Bouchet St Nicolas is located in the heart of the village.
Day 4 -
Le Bouchet St Nicolas - Pradelles
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 21 km
- Positive elevation gain 330 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Near Pradelles, you'll discover one of our leisurely walks along the Stevenson Trail. Here's one of the most beautiful discoveries on the route. Explore these small villages steeped in history.
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 21 km, approximately 4h30, elevation gain 330m, elevation loss 400m
For this stage, you will leave the GR70 approximately 2.5 km before arriving at the accommodation.
Day 5 -
Pradelles - Langogne
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 357 m
- Negative elevation 453 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
At the crossroads of many roads, Pradelles is an ancient stronghold and an important stop for merchants of the time. Witnesses to great prosperity, the noble houses with stone walls and arcades make this village one of the most beautiful in France.
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 16.5km, approximately 4h30, elevation gain 357m, elevation loss 453m
Depending on your route, you will join the GR70 at the village of Pradelles. You will then follow it to Langogne.
Your accommodation for this stage may be outside the town of Langogne.
Day 6 -
Langogne - Luc
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The view opens up over the Allier Valley and the ruins of Luc Castle, built before the 12th century on a Celtic site. It is one of the military fortresses on the Régordane Way, the pilgrimage route to Saint-Gilles.
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 17km, approximately 5h30, elevation gain 450m, elevation loss 500m
This stage follows the GR 70, then the GR700 for 7km before Luc.
In Luc, your accommodation is located in the heart of the village, at the foot of the castle.
Day 7 -
Luc - La Bastide Puylaurent
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You are passing very close to Notre Dame des Neiges Abbey. It is surrounded by large forests and deep valleys!
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 16km, approximately 5h30, +450m, -400m
For this day, you will follow the GR70 trail in its entirety.
Your accommodation is in the heart of the village.
Variant itinerary with an overnight stay at Notre Dame des Neiges:
Notre Dame des Neiges Abbey is located in Ardèche, in the diocese of Viviers. It is surrounded by large forests and deep valleys which give it a very special charm.
It is the ideal place for silence and contemplation. In a space dedicated to hikers and pilgrims, it will be an opportunity for you to enjoy a restorative and unique night.
Day 8 -
La Bastide Puylaurent - Chasseradès
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h30
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 300 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The GR70 now climbs the slopes of the Goulet via the forest paths of Moure de la Gardille. This ascent offers stunning views of the Ardèche and Lozère forests.
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 12.5km, approximately 3h30, elevation gain 450m, elevation loss 300m
You follow the GR70 throughout the day.
In Chasseradès, your accommodation may be located outside the village.
Day 9 -
Chasseradès - Le Bleymard
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 590 m
- Negative elevation 680 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The Goulet mountain, with its broom-covered moors, stretches out, extending the granite mountains of the Margeride. The landscape becomes pastoral and wooded. In the summer, raspberries and blueberries pleasantly punctuate the hike!
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 17km, approximately 5 hours, elevation gain 590m, elevation loss 680m
The route remains on the GR70 and passes by the sources of the Tarn.
In Bleymard, you stay in the heart of the village.
Day 10 -
Le Bleymard - Le Pont de Montvert
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 20 km
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Negative elevation 900 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Crossing Mont Lozère via the Pic de Finiels (1699m), the highest peak on the route. The vast expanses of grass and heathland glow with gold in summer. Descent into the upper Tarn valley where the Pont de Montvert is located.
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 20km, approximately 6 hours, +700m elevation gain, -900m elevation loss
The route remains on the GR70 and passes by the summit of Finiels.
At Pont de Montvert, your accommodation could be in the heart of the village, on the banks of the Tarn or outdoors.
Day 11 -
The Montvert Bridge - Cassagnas
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Negative elevation 770 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
This is the crossroads of stone and water. It's the meeting point of worlds. The schists of the Cévennes, the granites of Mont Lozère, and the limestone of the Grands Causses meet the Tarn, Tarnon, and Mimente rivers. You have now arrived in the southern Cévennes!
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 19km, approximately 5h30, elevation gain 750m, elevation loss 500m
This stage begins with the GR70 and then follows the GR72 on the descent towards Cassagnas.
In Cassagnas your accommodation may be located outside the village.
Day 12 -
Cassagnas - Saint Germain de Calberte.
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 640 m
- Negative elevation 880 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The Cévennes National Park. It contributes to the cultural identity of the region by offering a combination of remarkable landscapes. You are in the heart of the National Park!
Overnight stay with half board
Stage of 15.5km, approximately 5 hours, +640m elevation gain, -880m elevation loss
The route leaves the GR70 for 2km to pass by the Galta rocks.
In St Germain, your accommodation could be in the heart, upstream or downstream of the village.
Day 13 -
Saint Germain de Calberte - Saint Jean du Gard
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 23 km
- Positive elevation gain 860 m
- Negative elevation 1100 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Chestnut country! The tree reigns supreme in the Cévennes! Timber, bread, it has everything needed to sustain a region. You have now reached the end of this journey. Welcome to Saint Jean du Gard.
Night in a B&B
Stage of 23.5km, approximately 6 hours, +860m, -1100m
The GR70 trail has been modified following significant damage caused by the severe weather of September 2020 and the ongoing difficulties in maintaining the banks of the Gardon River, which are regularly degraded by flooding. Follow the signs on site; the study is still being finalized.
In St Jean du Gard you will be accommodated either in the heart of the village or outside.
Day 14 -
End of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stay after breakfast.
Transfer to Le Puy en Velay if you have booked this service (booking at registration).
Day 15
Note
This program, and its variations as presented here, is not a fixed itinerary. You can still personalize it to suit your preferences, and we will certainly suggest adaptations based on your hiking experience. Here are a few additional options for your hike.
• By Cheylard the Bishop:
The Margeride is an area where large-crystal granite is omnipresent. Everywhere, enormous blocks dot the moors and pile up in picturesque pyramids. Pilgrim paths intersect with those of the French Resistance fighters.
Stage 1: Langogne - Cheylard l'évèque - 15km, approximately 5h30, +550m, -400m
Stage 2: Cheylard l'évèque - Luc - 15km, approximately 5h30, +550m, -400m
• By Florac:
The paths become drovers' roads: the routes of transhumance and communication across the Cévennes since time immemorial!
Stage 1: Pont de Montvert - Florac - 20km, approximately 6 hours, +800m, -900m
Stage 2: Florac - Cassagnas - 19km, approximately 5h30, +750m, -500m
• As far as Alès:
The final stage of the GR70, the Stevenson Trail. The path crosses the Malabouisse forest in the Cévennes National Park and opens onto views of Alès.
Stage of 25km, approximately 7 hours, +950m, -900m
Accommodation
Depending on availability at the time of your booking, we may offer alternative accommodation options with adjustments to the itinerary, which may include temporary changes to the route. The itinerary will then be recalculated, and a transfer may be necessary.
Access
Return transfer to Puy-en-Velay if you have booked this service (booking at registration).
Go to the starting point
- Le Puy en Velay/St Etienne/Lyon line
- Le Puy en Velay/St Georges d'Aurac/Clermont-Ferrand line
Price details
The price includes
- 12 nights with half-board (breakfast and dinner)
- 2 nights in B&B (in Puy en Velay and St Jean du Gard)
- Luggage transport
- The return shuttle
- The dedicated step-by-step guidance app
- The organization and preparation of the stay
- Our assistance throughout your stay
The price does not include
- Lunches
- Dinners on the first and last day
- The "all-paper" travel file
Options
- Hiking guide (paper version) : CHF29.27 / reservation
- Additional night with breakfast in a single room : CHF107.95 / unit
- Extra night with breakfast in a double or twin room : CHF80.50 / unit
- Dinner in St Jean du Gard : CHF25.61 / unit
- Half-board on the first and last day : CHF29.27 / person
- Transport of one additional piece of luggage. Price per piece of luggage. : CHF87.82 / unit
- A night at the Abbey of Our Lady of the Snows : CHF-47.57 / person
- Traveling with a pet : CHF146.37 / unit
- Pet transport fee (subject to acceptance by our carrier): + €40 : CHF36.59 / reservation
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- Shoes, waterproof and with good foot support (mountain shoes or "trekking" type walking shoes in leather or leather and Goretex).
- A comfortable change of clothes and a pair of lightweight shoes for the stage.
- A small personal pharmacy (disinfectant, pain reliever, elastic bandages, adhesive dressings, blister plasters, plus your personal medications...
- For picnics: a Tupperware-type plastic bowl; cutlery; a cup; a folding knife (Opinel type); a water bottle and/or a thermos (one liter minimum)
- A lightweight flashlight (preferably a headlamp)
- A waterproof plastic pouch containing: your National Identity Card or Passport (valid); the insurance leaflet received upon registration (if you purchased this insurance) or your personal insurance policy.
- Money: personal expenses (drinks during hikes, visits, etc.)
Optional :
- Photographic equipment;
- A pair of binoculars:
- A survival blanket
Clothing to bring
Personal equipment: the 3-layer system allows you to manage all situations during your hike :
- A short- or long-sleeved undershirt (t-shirt) made of breathable material (hollow fiber).
- A warm fleece fur jacket.
- A windproof, waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type jacket.
When hiking in calm, sunny weather, a base layer may suffice. In rain, snow, or wind, simply add a waterproof jacket. In cold weather or during breaks, a fleece jacket is essential. Choose quick-drying clothing and therefore avoid cotton. Opt for wool, silk, and synthetic fibers, which will keep you dry and warm for as long as possible. Avoid overly warm and bulky parkas.
They traveled with us
Alexia
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august 2026
In a couple
k
- 49 ans
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august 2025
Alone
After a guided trip to the Cantal region booked through Decathlon Travel, I decided to go further and hike the Stevenson Trail on my own. This trip will remain one of the best memories of my life. I definitely plan to do it again in St. Guilhem! See you soon on the trails and THANK YOU!
Jan
- 62 ans
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june 2025
In a couple
Hello Jan,
After checking with our local partner, the GPS tracks have indeed been corrected.
Regarding accommodation, we have taken note of your comments and are passing them on to our service provider.
The Decathlon Travel team
