315 km
7 day(s)
5569 m
The Great Crossing of the Ardèche (GTA) is a hiking trail that covers 315 km. By mountain bike, it can be covered in about 7 stages, depending on your accommodations. The route starts in Annonay in the direction of Bourg-Saint-Andéol, passing between the departments of Haute-Loire and Ardèche.
On your hike, you'll have superb views of the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park. You'll pass through Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, Mont Mézenc (1753 m), Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc (source of the Loire), or Les Vans and Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.
You can use the following stages to prepare your hike. Of course, these can be modified according to your chosen accommodations:
Accommodations in Haute-Loire : https://www.auvergnevacances.com/visiter-bouger-se-divertir/visiter/
Accommodations in Ardèche https://www.ardeche-guide.com/
Recommended guide book : Grande Traversée de l'Ardèche en VTT (in French)
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