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La Versanne

Le Gnaorou – The Gimel Peat Bogs loop from Col de la République

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
La Versanne

Le Gnaorou – The Gimel Peat Bogs loop from Col de la République

Moderate

4.5

(2)

30

hikers

Le Gnaorou – The Gimel Peat Bogs loop from Col de la République

03:30

12.7km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.01 km

Gimel Road

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2

5.49 km

Le Gnaorou

Highlight • Natural Monument

This megalithic site is known as Gnaorou. This name does not appear on IGN maps. It is a word from the local dialect, meaning “in the clouds”. The place offers a magnificent panorama of the Alps.

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3

8.18 km

The Gimel Peat Bogs

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The Gimel peat bog is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters. It is one of the sources of the Dunerette. The marsh forms a bulge and contains a mosaic …

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12.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.49 km

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.76 km

1.67 km

1.37 km

886 m

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Sunday 24 May

28°C

14°C

10 %

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