The Saint Régis Trail (GR430)

The Saint Régis Trail (GR430) 12 or 11 days
From 1280 € *
/ PERSON
  • Duration: 12 or 11 days
  • Distance: 195 km
  • Level: 5 à 7 h of walk - Good shape

Your complete hike on the Chemin de Saint-Régis

Hike on the Chemin de Saint Régis in an organized version – all-inclusive (accommodation, half-board, luggage transfer).

Far from the great crowded and famous paths, travel on the paths of the magnificent Chemin de St Régis which lead you through the basin of the agglomeration of Puy-en-Velay, the volcanic highlands of Mézenc, Haute-Ardèche before to return via the forests to find Haut-Lignon and the juices of the Meygal massif. An incredible overview in the footsteps of St-Régis – “the walker of God” who, in the 12th century settled in Puy-en-Velay to continue his mission of supporting the needy, he created the Bon refuge pastor, and will support the lacemakers. He will be carried away by pneumonia in Lalouvesc which then becomes a place of pilgrimage.

Little extra: The L’Autre Chemin agency is located in Puy-en-Velay – 5 rue Grangevieille, this allows us to meet you easily when you leave and to offer us a good knowledge of the way.

What we like: A path far from the crowds of major routes, the variety of landscapes, atmospheres and very comfortable hospitality

  • Elevation 5188 m
  • Loop & self-guided hike
  • Moderate + route – 5 to 6 hours of walking per day (note a long day stage 6)
  • Accommodation in guest rooms or comfortable and high-quality hotels on certain stages

 

The Saint-Régis – 12 days from Le Puy
 Fares

Your trek on half-board basis*
Luggage transfer (1 bag / pers. Maxi +15kg) included
GPX file included
Roadbook included

€1340 / pers.
“Happy Tour” discount from 4 pers. on the same booking -€80 /pers
OPTIONS
Single room  +€330

Hike of 11 days with no last night in Le Puy-en-Velay

 -€60 / pers.

**Except le Puy-en-Velay stays aree proposed in bed & breakfast option
Administrative fees: €10 / pax

 

Book your hike by hike tour on the day of your choice – Subject to accommodation providers’ availability – See general conditions of sale

 

Need help with your reservation, we are at your disposal, contact us

 

The advantages of your stay:

  • Self-guided tour, you follow the travel diary provided
  • Your stops are organized in guest rooms or family hotels offering comfort, discovery, authenticity and a change of scenery.
  • Your luggage is delivered at each stage (1 bag maximum 13kg / person)

© Valday Tourist Office – Ludivine LHOPITAL

 

  • Day by day

    Note: The stages of the Chemin de Saint-Régis are given as an indication and can be modified according to the availability of the accommodation providers.

    DAY 1 : YOUR ARRIVAL IN LE PUY-EN-VELAY

    Discover the city and its secret street. the Cathedral, starting-point of the Saint-James way. During the evening from May to September have a look on the magnificent Puy de Lumières show.

    Day 2 : Le Puy-en-Velay - Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille : 19km -5h

    A first warm-up stage that takes you to Monastier-sur-Gazeille which takes you high and offers you pretty views of the Puy agglomeration but also the Loire Valley.

    Day 3 : Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille - Moudeyres : 13km - 3h30

    Even ifthe Monastier-sur-Gazeille was made famous by the writer Robert-Louis Stevenson, you continue in the footsteps of Saint-Régis - GR430 to discover Freycenet-Latour and the Barthes pond before reaching the incredible village of thatched cottages of Moudeyres.

    Day 4 : Moudeyres - Fay-sur-Lignon : 17km - 5h

    Walk on the high volcanic plateaus of Mézenc! Meadows and mountains as far as the eye can see, the opportunity to discover the Mézenc fin gras farms and its characteristic dwellings.

    Day 5 : Fay-sur-Lignon - Saint-Agrève : 17km - 4h30

    Your path leads you to the borders to make you switch to Ardèche when you reach Saint-Agrève.

    Day 6 : Saint-Agrève - Lalouvesc - 28km - 7h

    You leave Saint-Agrève to walk along the Lac de Devesset, a magnificent setting before going up through the forests and broom. Discover Rochepaule to reach Lalouvesc, a hilltop village offering a magnificent view of the chain of the Alps in particular.
    Note: Long stage with significant elevation: D + 825m (you can choose the St-Régis Zen path with lighter stages)

    Day 7 : Lalouvesc-Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid : 22km - 5h15

    The Path takes you back to Haute-Loire to reach the high forests of Saint-Bonnet le froid.

    Day 8 : Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid - Montfaucon : 24km - 6h15

    You descend from the wooded highlands to reach Dunières, its tower and its 12th century Romanesque church. Dunières is today a stage of the greenway: La Via Fluvia.

    Day 9 : Montfaucon - Saint-Jeures - 22km - 5h30

    On the Chemin de Saint-Régis to reach Tence. You cross Montfaucon whose church houses 12 Flemish paintings and further on, Montregard where Saint-Régis saved the village from the plague. Take advantage of the incredible panorama to connect the village of Tence.

    Day 10 : Saint-Jeures - Saint-Julien-Chapteuil- 21km - 5h15

    A day through Lignon and Meygal where you cross Saint-Jeures under the benevolent eye of the peak of Lizieux, then of Testavoyre to reach Queyrières and its magnificent phonolitic rock ... A day to walk in the company of volcanic juices.

    Day 11 : Saint-Julien-Chapteuil - Le Puy-en-Velay : 17km - 5h30

    Last stage of this route where to reach Le Puy-en-Velay, you will jointly take the GR 65 & 430 to cross the Loire at Brives-Charensac to reach Le Puy-en-Velay where you will spend the last night of your journey.

    Day 12 : Le Puy-en-Velay

    End of agency services after breakfast.

  • Options

    As an optional extra, L’Autre Chemin offers:

    Lone traveller?

    L’Autre Chemin offers accommodation in a single room, for a surcharge of +€330

    You don’t want to enjoy the last night in Le Puy?

    No problem, you can withdraw €60/ person from the price of your stay.

     

  • Accommodation

    L’Autre Chemin has teamed up with a selection of guesthouses and small, traditional hotels to ensure that every stopover is an opportunity to learn about the architecture, lifestyle, gastronomy and local people of this region.

    Example of accommodation on the Saint-Régis trail

     

    Hôtel le Vivarais - Lalouvesc

    Hôtel Vivarais

    Hôtel Le Barriol St-Julien-Chapteuil

    Hôtel Le Barriol St-Julien-Chapteuil

     

  • Fares

    Price includes: 

    • Accommodation on half-board in a twin or double bedroom (on a basis of 2 people sharing) 
    • French holiday tax,  
    • Luggage transfers (1 bag weighing 15kg max.) to every stopover
    • The journey back in a bus to Le Puy.
    • The St-Régis way book,
    • Telephone assistance

    Extras : 

    • No bag transfer
    • Stay with no last night in Le Puy
    • Single room

    Prices do not include:

    • Transport and transfers to the starting point,
    • Any meals non-included in the selected option, drinks, spending money,
    • Any optional visits or activities,
    • Agency fees : €10 / traveller
  • Access

    By train

    The city of Puy-en-Velay has a train station that takes you right into the center of the city near your first hotel and all the places to visit and shops. In short, it is very pleasant to take the train from home to come and start your hike in Le Puy.

    Psst, even if the journey may seem long, when you arrive via Saint-Etienne, the tracks follow the wild Loire Valley, it’s a very nice sight and you can make new friends in the wagons!

    By car

    Le Puy is accessible by road in particular by two roads, the RN88 from Saint-Etienne / Lyon or Aubenas / Mende or via the RN 102 (Clermont-Ferrand). Su rplaces you have adapted car parks, but we will explain everything to you in your travel diary!

    Paris: 515km
    Lyon: 134km
    Marseille: 300km
    Toulouse: 350km
    Montpellier: 250km

    By plane

    Le Puy-Loudes airport serving Paris
    Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport
    Clermont-Ferrand Airport

    And now, it’s up to you to choose your means of transport to reach your starting point!

  • Need help

    Whether it is to book your Le Chemin de Saint-Régis hiking trip in full or to ask us additional questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

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