View of the Loire loop from Grangent Dam

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of the Loire loop from Grangent Dam

Easy

4.7

(31)

219

hikers

View of the Loire loop from Grangent Dam

01:31

5.25km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle des gorges de la Loire

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

582 m

Nice place for children to discover

Highlight • Other

661 m

View of the Loire

Highlight • River

A magnificent view that is well worth the effort.

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695 m

Beautiful view of the dam wall

Highlight • Other

5.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

359 m

307 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

296 m

247 m

230 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 8 October

13°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

August 16, 2021,Gorges de la Loire- Sentier du Grangent - St.Etienne- Loire 16.08.2021 14:15

A large part through the forest, above you can see along the Loire, castle, barrage and lac de Grangent. Below la prequ'île des Camaldules and on top of the mountain le chateau d'Essalois. Beautiful view!

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