- L’Autre Chemin
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- The Saint Régis Trail (GR430)
From 1310€ / pers
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 trail 12 days from Le Puy |
Fares |
| Your trek on half-board basis (Except first stay in Le Puy booked on bed & breakfast basis) Luggage transfer (1 bag / pers. Maxi +15kg) included GPX file included Roadbook included |
€1385 / pers. |
| 11 days trip with no last night in Le Puy-en-Velay | €1315 / pers |
| Single room | +€340 |
**Except le Puy-en-Velay first stay proposed in bed & breakfast option
Administrative fees: €12 / 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your path leads you to the borders to make you switch to Ardèche when you reach Saint-Agrève.
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)
The Path takes you back to Haute-Loire to reach the high forests of Saint-Bonnet le froid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of agency services after breakfast.
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 Vivarais
Hôtel Le Barriol St-Julien-Chapteuil
Price includes:
- Accommodation on half-board in a twin, multiple or double bedroom (except for the first stay in Le Puy booked on B&B basis)
- Half-board except the first evening in Le Puy-en-Velay
- French holiday tax,
- Luggage transfers (1 bag weighing 13kg max.) to every stopover
- 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
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
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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