GR440 Tour de la montagne Limousine
7-10 days
194.6 km
4272 m
943 m
Discover the GR440, a great hiking loop that makes a complete circuit around Limousine mountain through Corrèze, Haute-Vienne, and Creuse. Over 194.6 kilometers, this trek crosses varied landscapes alternating between forested peaks, mountain lakes, and verdant valleys of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Allow 7 to 10 days to complete this loop which peaks at 943 meters altitude with a total elevation gain of 4,272 meters. The trail reveals the natural wealth of Limousin, offering panoramic views of the forested massifs that characterize this historic mountain. SNCF train stations in the departure towns allow car-free accessibility to reach the trek's starting point. An immersive experience in the heart of Limousin's natural and geographical heritage, ideal for exploring this preserved region of France.
Stages
| Departure | Arrival | Accommodation on arrival | Profile | Duration | Distance | +Elev. | −Elev. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 TreignacVillage | L'Hôte des VoyageursRefuge | 4h30 | 16.1 km | +403 m | −229 m | ||
2 LacelleVillage | Le VerrouRefuge | 3h00 | 11.8 km | +153 m | −299 m | ||
3 NeddeVillage | Gîte de la fontaineRefuge | 4h45 | 18.3 km | +289 m | −81 m | ||
4 Faux-la-MontagneVillage | Gîte de GeneyteRefuge | RefugeGîte de Geneyte | 3h45 | 15.1 km | +228 m | −99 m | |
5 Gîte de GeneyteRefuge | Gîte LabarreRefuge | RefugeGîte Labarre | 2h15 | 8.4 km | +118 m | −149 m | |
6 PeyrelevadeVillage | Gîte de la PommerieRefuge | RefugeGîte de la Pommerie | 4h45 | 17.8 km | +351 m | −370 m | |
7 Gîte de la PommerieRefuge | Gîte la SauliéreRefuge | RefugeGîte la Sauliére RefugeLa Sauliére | 13h30 | 50 km | +1,059 m | −972 m | |
8 Gîte la SauliéreRefuge | Camping des MonédièresCamping | CampingCamping des Monédières | 5h00 | 20.1 km | +258 m | −389 m | |
9 Saint-Yrieix-le-DéjalatVillage | TreignacVillage | 10h30 | 37.1 km | +1,021 m | −1,287 m |
Elevation profile
How to get there
By car
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