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GR®655 EAST
From Villebon-sur-Yvette (Essonne) to Vouvray (Indre-et-Loire)
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The GR655 EAST, a variant of the Via Turonensis towards Santiago de Compostela, connects the Île-de-France region to the gardens of Touraine. This historic route begins in the Yvette valley before crossing the vast grain plains of Beauce towards Étampes and Pithiviers. The landscape changes radically as you approach the Forest of Orléans, one of the largest forest massifs in France.
From the medieval castle of Sully-sur-Loire to the majestic cathedrals of Orléans and Blois, hikers walk through the pages of French history. Between renowned vineyards and tuffeau stone cliffs, the trail winds its way to Vouvray, famous for its white wines and troglodyte dwellings. It is a journey where the wild nature of the Loire banks harmoniously dialogues with the splendor of Renaissance châteaux.
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Distance: 356km, Maximum altitude: 156m, Minimum altitude: 39m, Total ascent: 2150m
Nearby trails:
Tour of the Ile-de-France Green Belt
Tour of Sologne (Loiret, Cher, Loir-et-Cher)
GR®1 Tour of Ile-de-France
GR®3 Loire River Trail
GR®11 Tour of the Pays d’Ile-de-France
GR®31 Crossing the Sologne
GR®32 From St-Fargeau-Ponthierry (Seine-et-Marne) to Chécy (Loiret)
GR®41 Cher Valley
GR®46 From Tours (Indre-et-Loire) to Toulouse (Haute-Garonne)
GR®655 Via Turonensis
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.
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