Variante

01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Remote Uncrowded Family friendly

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02 · Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

elevation range 103 m – 264 m

0 km 0,7 km 1,4 km

03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start

264 m elevation

Quarter of the way

195 m elevation

Halfway

147 m elevation

Three quarters

117 m elevation

Finish

103 m elevation

04 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

De Saint-Étienne au Grau-du-Roi

GR 42

at 1,4 km

Variante

GR 42

at 1,4 km

05 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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07 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

How long is the Variante hiking route?

Variante is 1.4 km long.

How long does it take to walk Variante?

At an average walking pace, Variante takes approximately 21 min to complete.

Is Variante a loop trail?

No, Variante is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.

Where does Variante start?

Variante starts at Saint-Étienne.

What fitness level is needed for Variante?

Variante is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.

Who maintains the Variante trail?

Variante is maintained and managed by Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre.

Is Variante part of a larger trail network?

Yes, Variante is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.