GR®46
From Tours (Indre-et-Loire) to Toulouse (Haute-Garonne)
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GR®46From Tours (Indre-et-Loire) to Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) |
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The GR®46 is a long-distance hiking trail stretching approximately 960 kilometers, connecting the town of Tours in Indre-et-Loire to Toulouse in Haute-Garonne. This route traverses eight departments: Indre-et-Loire, Indre, Creuse, Corrèze, Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, and Haute-Garonne, offering a diverse array of landscapes and cultural heritage.
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Distance: 970km, Elevation maximum: 764m, Elevation minimum: 43m, Elevation gain uphill: 15612m
The GR®46 begins in Tours, a city steeped in history and architectural beauty. As hikers leave Tours, they traverse landscapes adorned with vineyards and castles, quintessential to the Loire Valley. Trails lined with forests and rivers provide a serene introduction to this extensive hike.
Upon entering Indre, the path meanders through verdant countryside and picturesque villages. Hikers can explore historic sites like the Château de Valençay and bask in the tranquility of the rural scenery.
The Creuse region is celebrated for its rolling hills and winding rivers. The GR®46 winds through dense forests and blooming meadows, offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills. Hikers can also visit charming villages such as Aubusson, renowned for its tapestries.
In Corrèze, the trail continues through diverse landscapes, ranging from plateaus to deep valleys. Hikers can explore natural wonders like the Dordogne Gorges and discover medieval villages such as Collonges-la-Rouge, known for its red sandstone houses.
The Lot is famed for its karst landscapes and caves. The GR®46 traverses deep valleys and limestone plateaus, providing spectacular views of cliffs and rivers. Hikers can visit historic sites like the cliff-top village of Rocamadour.
In Tarn-et-Garonne, the path winds through agricultural landscapes and orchards. Hikers can discover bastides, the fortified towns typical of southwest France, and enjoy the mild climate.
The Tarn region offers a variety of landscapes, from mountains to plains. The GR®46 passes through oak forests and vineyards, and hikers can visit historic towns like Albi, with its iconic red brick cathedral.
Finally, the trail reaches Haute-Garonne and concludes in Toulouse, the “Pink City.” Hikers can revel in the vibrancy of this large city, with its numerous museums, restaurants, and historical monuments.
Registration Accommodation or business owner on or near a GR®, you can appear on GR-INFOS For your registration, you can send me by email (papadimitriou4@gmail.com): your address and phone number, your website (Facebook page), a brief description with 5 beautiful photos of your establishment. Registration price : 25€/year or 100€/5 years per GR® or GRP®. Renewable. |
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GR®46 From Tours (Indre-et-Loire) to Toulouse (Haute-Garonne)
From Tours (Indre-et-Loire) to Buzancais (Indre)
From Buzancais to Perassay (Indre)
From Perassay (Indre) to Saint-Pardoux-le-Neuf (Creuse)
From Saint-Pardoux-le-Neuf (Creuse) to La Mechaussie (Correze)
From La Mechaussie (Correze) to Rocamadour (Lot)
From Rocamadour (Lot) to Saint-Projet (Tarn and Garonne)
From Saint-Projet (Tarn and Garonne) to Gaillac (Tarn)
From Gaillac (Tarn) to Toulouse (Haute-Garonne)
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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