Through this first section of the Stevenson path, you will gradually cross the country of Velay then that of Gévaudan. You will follow the journey made by RL Stevenson and his donkey Modestine more than a hundred years ago.
Day 1: Arrival at Le Puy en Velay.
Day 2: Hike on the GR70 between Le Puy en Velay and Le Monastier sur Gazeille: 19 km
First stage leading to Monastier sur Gazeille, from where RL Stevenson left on September 22, 1878.
Duration: 4h45 walking
Day 3: Hike on the GR70 between Le Monastier and Le Bouchet Saint Nicolas: 24 km
Loire Valley and volcanic plateaus.
Duration: 6 hours of walking
Day 4: Hike on the GR70 between Le Bouchet Saint Nicolas and Langogne: 27 km
Crossing the villages of Landos, Jagonas, Arquejol and finally Pradelles, a listed village with very diverse and interesting rural architecture. Possibility of stopping at the Domaine de Barre, in a prestigious establishment with spa, swimming pool and golf (with supplement).
Duration: 6h45 walking
Day 5: Hike on the GR70 between Langogne and Le Cheylard l'Evèque or Chaudeyrac: 16 km
Superb route with a passage through Cheylard l'Évêque, a small village typical of Margeride.
Duration: 4 hours of walking
Day 6: Hike on the GR70 between Le Cheylard l'Évêque or Chaudeyrac and La Bastide Puylaurent: 26.5 km
Possibility of going to the Abbey of Notre Dame des Neiges.
Duration: 6h30 walking
Day 7: Hike on the GR70 between La Bastide Puylaurent and Chasseradès: 12 km
Short stage that allows you to stroll and enjoy the landscape. End of the stay after the hike.
Duration: 3 hours of walking
*The stages may change depending on the availability of accommodation.
Mandatory reservation.
Day 2: Hike on the GR70 between Le Puy en Velay and Le Monastier sur Gazeille: 19 km
First stage leading to Monastier sur Gazeille, from where RL Stevenson left on September 22, 1878.
Duration: 4h45 walking
Day 3: Hike on the GR70 between Le Monastier and Le Bouchet Saint Nicolas: 24 km
Loire Valley and volcanic plateaus.
Duration: 6 hours of walking
Day 4: Hike on the GR70 between Le Bouchet Saint Nicolas and Langogne: 27 km
Crossing the villages of Landos, Jagonas, Arquejol and finally Pradelles, a listed village with very diverse and interesting rural architecture. Possibility of stopping at the Domaine de Barre, in a prestigious establishment with spa, swimming pool and golf (with supplement).
Duration: 6h45 walking
Day 5: Hike on the GR70 between Langogne and Le Cheylard l'Evèque or Chaudeyrac: 16 km
Superb route with a passage through Cheylard l'Évêque, a small village typical of Margeride.
Duration: 4 hours of walking
Day 6: Hike on the GR70 between Le Cheylard l'Évêque or Chaudeyrac and La Bastide Puylaurent: 26.5 km
Possibility of going to the Abbey of Notre Dame des Neiges.
Duration: 6h30 walking
Day 7: Hike on the GR70 between La Bastide Puylaurent and Chasseradès: 12 km
Short stage that allows you to stroll and enjoy the landscape. End of the stay after the hike.
Duration: 3 hours of walking
*The stages may change depending on the availability of accommodation.
Mandatory reservation.
Admission fees
Adult: from 660 €.
Per person. double room basis.
Per person. double room basis.
What is included
The price includes
Half board, luggage transport, provision of topo-guide (1 topo guide per room reserved) and tourist tax.
The price does not include
Personal expenses
Pratical information
1 and 2** hotels and guest rooms.
- Mandatory reservation
- Shuttle
- Half board
Opening period
From 01 / 04 to 30 / 10.
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