Bourgogne-Franche-Comté·France

GR31 A travers la Sologne

Duration

10-15 days

Distance

336 km

Elevation gain

2550 m

Max altitude

388 m

The GR31 Across the Sologne invites you to an immersive crossing of three departments: the Nièvre, the Cher, and the Loir-et-Cher, in the heart of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Over 336 kilometers covered in 10 to 15 days, this hiking route offers a progressive discovery of the Sologne landscapes, with a total elevation gain of 2550 meters and a maximum altitude of 388 meters. This trek allows you to explore varied territories, from bocage to more open expanses, following the heritage trails of this historic region. The itinerary lends itself to flexible progression according to each hiker's pace. Accessible via SNCF railway stations in the region, the starting and finishing points of the route offer the possibility of joining the trek without a personal vehicle. The GR31 Across the Sologne constitutes a complete hiking adventure, ideal for trekkers seeking authenticity and French nature.

Stages

days

DifficultyModerate

Duration / day6h00

Distance / day25.9 km

Elev. gain / day+160 m

Hardest stage

8Hôtel Tatin

68.3 km · +97 m · 15h30

Departure	Arrival	Accommodation on arrival	Duration	Distance	+Elev.	−Elev.
1 Cosne-Cours-sur-LoireTown	La côte des Monts DamnésRefuge	RefugeLa côte des Monts Damnés	5h45	22.4 km	+332 m	−173 m
2 VerdignyVillage	Le Jardin de MarieRefuge	RefugeLe Jardin de Marie	6h15	23.8 km	+407 m	−429 m
3 Le Jardin de MarieRefuge	Chambre d´hôtes du Pré des SèvesRefuge	RefugeChambre d´hôtes du Pré des Sèves	11h00	44 km	+570 m	−628 m
4 Menetou-SalonVillage	L'OustalRefuge	RefugeL'Oustal RefugeArcane RefugeHôtel du Berry RefugeLe Cygne RefugeHôtel de Bourbon	6h00	25.1 km	+184 m	−268 m
5 BourgesTown	Les AubuéesRefuge	RefugeLes Aubuées	4h45	20.3 km	+62 m	−74 m
6 Mehun-sur-YèvreVillage	Le PrieuréRefuge	RefugeLe Prieuré	4h45	20.6 km	+74 m	−77 m
7 Vignoux-sur-BarangeonVillage	Au Bord du MondeRefuge	RefugeAu Bord du Monde	4h45	20.6 km	+72 m	−49 m
8 Neuvy-sur-BarangeonVillage	Hôtel TatinRefuge	RefugeHôtel Tatin	15h30	68.3 km	+97 m	−130 m
9 Lamotte-BeuvronVillage	Sologne Chambres d’HôtesCamping	CampingSologne Chambres d’Hôtes	4h45	21.3 km	+33 m	−43 m
10 La Ferté-BeauharnaisVillage	Le Grand Gîte des Ecuries de Saint-CyrRefuge	RefugeLe Grand Gîte des Ecuries de Saint-Cyr RefugeLogis Hôtel Restaurant La Diligence	4h45	21.1 km	+75 m	−82 m
11 La Ferté-Saint-CyrVillage	Hôtel du CygneRefuge	RefugeHôtel du Cygne RefugeL'orée des chateaux RefugeHôtel de la Bonnheure RefugeHôtel de la Bonheure CampingCamping Huttopia Les Châteaux	5h00	21.9 km	+71 m	−85 m
12 BracieuxVillage	Château de la RozelleRefuge	RefugeChâteau de la Rozelle RefugeAuberge du Lion d'Or CampingCamping municipal de Cellettes	3h45	16.6 km	+62 m	−65 m
13 CellettesVillage	BloisTown	RefugeFleur de Loire RefugeLa Forge du Roy RefugeAppart'Tourisme Blois Châteaux de la Loire RefugeChez Alicia RefugeIbis Budget Blois centre	2h15	10.1 km	+43 m	−49 m