La Bourboule
Pédestre
Distance : 198 km
Durée : 9jours
Difficulté : Modéré
Tracé : Boucle
Dénivelé : 5568 m
Balisage : Red and white
In addition to its remarkable natural heritage, the route also features architectural gems testifying to several centuries of history: Romanesque art shines through in the basilica of Orcival, the castle of Murol perpetuates medieval history, the Renaissance flows along the lanes of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, the thermal baths of Le Mont-Dore and the surrounding villages are the legacy of the Gallo-Roman and Belle-Époque periods.
The GR®30 also bears witness to the agricultural and pastoral know-how of the region’s gastronomy, local farmers’ markets and handicrafts.
Visitor alert
ATTENTION – This itinerary is inaccessible to hikers when the Massif du Sancy winter sports resorts are open. Thank you for your understanding.
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The starting point of the GR® 30 lies between Le Mont-Dore and La Bourboule; it can be reached from the former SNCF railway stations at La Bourboule or Le Mont-Dore (service by AURA region bus from Clermont-Ferrand; route not signposted but described in the topoguide©).
Opening
From 01/05 to 31/10 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
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Mountain view, Panoramic view, Forest location
For your own safety, always take a bottle of water, a hat, warm clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
Depending on weather conditions, some routes may not be passable in winter.
The GR® symbol is a registered trademark of the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre. It may not be used or reproduced without its consent.
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Dogs must be kept on a leash. Dogs are often present in summer pastures. However, they are strictly forbidden in the Chaudefour Valley Nature Reserve.
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