GR®342

From Montluçon (Allier) to Roanne (Loire)

The GR342 long-distance hiking trail forges a historical and geographical link between the Bourbonnais and Roannais regions. The route begins in the medieval city of the Dukes of Bourbon, amidst a rich architectural heritage dotted with fortresses and Romanesque churches. The trail winds through a succession of rolling hedged fields and agricultural plateaus, typical of the Bourbonnais Sologne, before climbing towards the more rugged, wooded landscapes of the Montagne Bourbonnaise. In terms of nature, the trail boasts preserved biodiversity: ancient oak forests, wild rivers, and pastures where the famous Charolais cattle roam. As it approaches the Loire River, the terrain becomes steeper, offering breathtaking panoramas of the Roanne plain and the Forez mountains.

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Distance: 233km, Elevation maximum: 1028m, Elevation minimum: 202m, Elevation gain uphill: 4610m
IGN Maps: 2428SB - MONTLUÇON COMMENTRY. 2429SB - SAINT-ÉLOY-LES-MINES MONTAIGUT PIONSAT. 2529SB - GANNAT MENAT. 2530SB - AIGUEPERSE CHÂTELGUYON MANZAT. 2629SB - VICHY BELLERIVE-SUR-ALLIER. 2630SB - MARINGUES SAINT-YORRE. 2729SB - LAPALISSE LA PACAUDIÈRE. 2730SB - LE MAYET-DE-MONTAGNE SAINT-JUST-EN-CHEVALET. 2830SB - ROANNE THIZY-LES-BOURGS.

GR342 From Montluçon (Allier) to Roanne (Loire)10 Nearby paths:
On the Master Ringers Footsteps (Indre-Cher-Allier)
GR®3 Loire River trail
GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees
GR®41 Cher Valley
GR®46 From Tours (Indre-et-Loire) to Toulouse (Haute-Garonne)
GR®100 The Hundred Years' War Paths
GR®300 St Michael's Way
GR®303 From Neris-les-Bains to Montcombroux-les-Mines (Allier)
GR®765 From Cluny (Saone-et-Loire) to Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.