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Chemin Stevenson
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Creation:
Last update:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 171.20 mi -
Average duration: 99h 05 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 23,350 ft -
Descent: - 24,980 ft -
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Highest point: 5,574 ft -
Lowest point: 427 ft
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Country:
France
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Areas: Massif central, Margeride -
City:
Le Puy-en-Velay (43000) -
Start: N 45.043612° / E 3.885179° -
End: N 44.127657° / E 4.083908° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 2635E, 2636E, 2637E, 2638E, 2639E, 2640OT, 2737O, 2738E, 2738O, 2837OT -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 2,077 ft
- 1 : mi 43.32 - alt. 2,972 ft
- 2 : mi 53.86 - alt. 3,671 ft
- 3 : mi 61.31 - alt. 3,192 ft
- 4 : mi 71.39 - alt. 3,556 ft
- 5 : mi 80.37 - alt. 3,829 ft
- 6 : mi 91.66 - alt. 3,507 ft
- 7 : mi 104.34 - alt. 2,858 ft
- 8 : mi 122.05 - alt. 1,778 ft
- E : mi 171.2 - alt. 443 ft
Other walks in the area
Discovery tour of Le Puy-en-Velay and its monuments
Visorando Member
3.14 mi
+722 ft
-705 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
As you follow this route, discover Le Puy-en-Velay (the starting point of the Way of St James) and its monuments: the cathedral, Rocher Corneille and the Statue of Notre-Dame de France, the Chapel of Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe, the cloister, the town hall, the theatre, the Crozatier Museum and the Henri-Vinay Garden.
The Way of St James. Stage 1. Puy-en-Velay / St Privat d'Allier
14.56 mi
+2,001 ft
-1,316 ft
8h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
Twenty to thirty thousand walkers set out from Puy-en-Velay every year to do the pilgrimage along the Way of St. James. Discover the Way of St. James by doing the first stage by foot. You can return to Puy-en-Velay in the evening in a special coach.
Le Puy-en-Velay - Monastier-sur-Gazeille
11.65 mi
+1,919 ft
-938 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
This route is the first stage of a complete journey along the Chemin de Stevenson between Le-Puy-en-Velay and Alès. Please note that the signposting to follow the Chemin de Stevenson has been modified since 2016. On this first stage, following road repairs on the Le Puy bypass, this description follows this modified itinerary.
Chemin de Stevenson (Robert Louis Stevenson Trail)
158.68 mi
+22,723 ft
-24,337 ft
13 days
Difficult
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
A 13-stage journey along the famous route described by Robert Louis Stevenson in his 1878 travel notes. This tour follows the complete route from le Puy-en-Velay to Alès.
From Le Puy-en-Velay to Lavoûte via Chaspinhac and Saint-Quentin
12.39 mi
+1,985 ft
-2,188 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
A very pleasant walk, fully signposted (Voie Verte in Le Puy, then the GR® Red and White trail). The village of Chaspinhac is well worth a visit, and Saint-Quentin is also a must-see. The route is often shaded, which can be very pleasant in summer.
The Polignac Fortress
8.27 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,142 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aiguilhe (Haute-Loire)
This loop between Aiguilhe and the village of Polignac, classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", combines sustained climbs, flat sections and fast descents. As you climb, it offers beautiful views of the town of Le Puy-en-Velay and the Polignac Fortress perched on its volcanic hill. Return via the path along the Borne.
The Saint Joseph sanctuary via the Chemin de la Borne
7.74 mi
+909 ft
-919 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aiguilhe (Haute-Loire)
A walk up the right bank of the Borne to reach the monumental statue of Saint Joseph, at the foot of which you will be utterly surprised to discover the panoramic view of the town of Le Puy-en-Velay and its surroundings.
Mont Denise
4.57 mi
+1,004 ft
-988 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Le Puy-en-Velay, this route takes you to the summit of the volcanic Mont Denise. From the top, there is a breathtaking view of the Polignac fortress, the town of Le Puy and, in the background, the Mézenc massif.
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