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46.03, 3.77 · rel 14306878
46.03, 3.77 · rel 14306878
GR3A
45,0 km from Puy de Montoncel to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Allier · 46.03°N ·
3.77°E
45,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 14 points along the route
What will you encounter?
12× summit
1× monument
1× Attraction
Puy de Montoncel
summit ·
on the route
44,1 km
98%
Plaque commémorative des déportés dde Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs
monument ·
71 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Rez des Grioulets
summit ·
97 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Puy Fanchet
summit ·
152 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Le Rey de Muzy
summit ·
199 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Rez de l'Aile
summit ·
228 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Le Petit Coin
summit ·
233 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Pierre Druidique
Attraction ·
246 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Bois de la Molle
summit ·
259 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Pierres du Jour
summit ·
305 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Bois Rond
summit ·
320 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Rez du Crêt
summit ·
409 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Rez Loulère
summit ·
482 m off route
45,0 km
100%
Rez des Archers
summit ·
496 m off route
45,0 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
GR3A is 45.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, GR3A takes approximately 11h 12min to complete.
No, GR3A is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
GR3A starts at Puy de Montoncel.
GR3A is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
GR3A is maintained and managed by FFRP.
Yes, GR3A is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.