GR 36 long-distance footpath – Cross France from the Channel to the Pyrenees
GR 36 long-distance footpath – Cross France from the Channel to the Pyrenees
Hiking Collection by Adélaïde de Valence
16 days
27-44 h/day
1,929km
35,850m
34,690m
The GR 36 is one of the longest hiking routes in France. It connects the GR 3 to the GR 6 and links the English Channel to the Pyrenees between the towns of Ouistreham and Mont Canigou. This major 1,916-kilometre (1,190 mi) crossing from the north to the south of France is for experienced walkers. It’s signposted with the famous white and red GR markers.
The route, which crosses four regions – Normandy, Pays de la Loire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie…
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Activities
115km
31:30
1,840m
1,710m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
131km
35:51
2,000m
1,910m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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116km
30:39
1,000m
1,130m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
113km
29:20
730m
640m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
128km
33:20
830m
920m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
107km
27:44
720m
690m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
137km
36:54
1,680m
1,630m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
118km
32:53
2,230m
2,300m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
119km
33:07
2,220m
2,180m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
120km
33:47
2,410m
2,120m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
119km
33:04
2,020m
2,200m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
120km
36:14
3,860m
3,640m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
121km
35:18
2,950m
3,260m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
115km
35:09
4,000m
3,570m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
128km
44:15
6,510m
5,900m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Collection Stats
Activities
16
Distance
1,929 km
Duration
540:30 h
Elevation
35,850 m
34,690 m
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