Nouvelle-Aquitaine·France

GR303 Terre des Bourbons

Duration

8-12 days

Distance

263.1 km

Elevation gain

2796 m

Max altitude

501 m

Explore the GR303 Terre des Bourbons, a long-distance hiking trail crossing Creuse in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Over 263 kilometers completed in 8 to 12 days, this trek invites you to discover the historic lands of the Bourbons with a total elevation gain of 2796 meters and a maximum altitude of 501 meters. The route winds through varied landscapes that shape the identity of this authentic French region, away from the beaten path. Each stage of the GR303 reveals the natural and cultural heritage of Creuse, a department rich in traditions and preserved spaces. This long-distance hike suits all hikers seeking immersion in a territory marked by its historical legacy. Whether you practice continuous hiking or stage hiking, the GR303 Terre des Bourbons offers a complete experience in the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, where nature and history interact harmoniously.

Stages

days

DifficultyDifficult

Duration / day6h15

Distance / day26.3 km

Elev. gain / day+219 m

Hardest stage

8Aire naturelle de la Maison diocésaine

72.5 km · +436 m · 17h00

Departure	Arrival	Accommodation on arrival	Duration	Distance	+Elev.	−Elev.
1 BoussacVillage	Gîte DianeRefuge	RefugeGîte Diane RefugeLa Joyeuse RefugeGîte Louze	3h30	13.7 km	+175 m	−132 m
2 PréverangesVillage	Le Grand ChauxRefuge	RefugeLe Grand Chaux	6h30	26.4 km	+305 m	−440 m
3 Le Grand ChauxRefuge	Les Fruits du PassauCamping	CampingLes Fruits du Passau	4h00	16.1 km	+168 m	−161 m
4 ReterreHamlet	Les SoupirsCamping	CampingLes Soupirs	5h30	23.6 km	+101 m	−213 m
5 Vallon-en-SullyVillage	Camping du Champ de la ChapelleCamping	CampingCamping du Champ de la Chapelle	5h15	20.9 km	+310 m	−245 m
6 Camping du Champ de la ChapelleCamping	Lefieux JérômeRefuge	RefugeLefieux Jérôme	4h45	19.9 km	+125 m	−62 m
7 CérillyVillage	Camping La Font Saint-JulienCamping	CampingCamping La Font Saint-Julien	4h00	16.3 km	+165 m	−216 m
8 CouleuvreVillage	Aire naturelle de la Maison diocésaineCamping	CampingAire naturelle de la Maison diocésaine	17h00	72.5 km	+436 m	−478 m
9 MoulinsTown	Les chalets de la BesbreRefuge	RefugeLes chalets de la Besbre	10h15	43.4 km	+266 m	−231 m
10 Jaligny-sur-BesbreVillage	Montcombroux-les-MinesVillage	—	2h30	10.3 km	+142 m	−23 m