GR®36 From Channel to Pyrenees

From Ouistreham (Calvados) to Bourg-Madame (Eastern Pyrenees)

The GR®36 is a long-distance hiking trail that crosses France from west to east, connecting Ouistreham in Calvados to Bourg-Madame in the Eastern Pyrenees. This route covers a significant distance and offers a variety of landscapes, ranging from the Normandy beaches to the mountains of the Pyrenees. Throughout the journey, you will have the opportunity to observe a wide diversity of wildlife, including birds, deer, wild boar and more. You will traverse wooded areas, plateaux with spectacular views and charming villages that bear witness to centuries of French history.

GR®36 Hiking from the Channel to the Pyrenees: Ouistreham to Bourg-Madame

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Elevation profile GR®36

Distance: 1928km, Elevation maximum: 2375m, Elevation minimum: 3m, Elevation gain uphill: 38098m

Bassillac et Auberoche: Camping d'Auberoche, Christèle and Christophe, 05 53 06 04 19 / 06 43 80 60 20, Email, Facebook, Instagram
Nestled in a pristine natural setting on the banks of the Auvézère River, the campsite offers a perfect stopover for hikers on the GR®36. A variety of accommodations: bivouac tents, Bengali tents, lodge tents and mobile homes available for weekly rentals.

Les Eyzies: Le Pech Charmant Camping, M. Chevalier, 05 53 35 97 08, 06 70 47 26 24, Email, Facebook, Instagram
A haven of peace for nature lovers in the heart of a forest of oak and chestnut trees, offering all the conveniences for hikers on the GR®6, GR®36 & GR®64. Furnished safari tents and cabin lodge, heated swimming pool, gourmet restaurant & snack bar, private bathrooms. You can also go for walks with one of their donkeys.

Varaire: L'Escale de Varaire, M. Brissonnaud, 71 Chemin des Granges Vieilles, Mas de Bourel, 46260 Varaire, 06 29 87 30 80, Email, Facebook
A stopover gîte with a capacity of 21 people in an authentic Quercy house, located at the entrance to Varaire, between Cajarc and Cahors. We welcome pilgrims on the GR®65 and hikers on the GR®36 and GR®46, on foot, by bike or on horseback. Groups welcome. 6 rooms.

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring 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.