Topoguide from the "Grande Randonnée" Collection for crossing the Massif Central on foot.
More than 15 days of hiking, from Mâcon to La Bastide-Puylaurent, through the Massif Central parks.
The Massif Central is the largest mountain range in France. The GR® 7 crosses it for nearly 800 kilometers, following the watershed.
This topoguide presents the northern section of the crossing from Mâcon to La Bastide-Puylaurent. The route continues south to Castelnaudary.
The northern section is characterized by a wide variety of landscapes: vineyards Mâconnais, Lyonnais and Beaujolais mountains, Pilat massif, Ardèche mountains, and the sources of the Loire. From the Matagrin Tower, you can admire the view on a clear day, stretching as far as Mont Blanc.