Route: Sully-sur-Loire to Orléans (France)

Submitted by Mangelieues on Sun, 07/12/2026 - 02:52am
Location
France
Distance
60 km
Description

A small part of the GR3 that crosses France along the Loire river. 

GPS Track

Comments

All along the route, magnificent landscapes, with areas which remain wild and extremely agreeable to cross. You may spot some lovely birds, too. The surroundings of Chateauneuf and its castle are of stunning beauty. Overall, the route is quite esay to find and correctly marked out. Whenever you have a doubt, just remember you should follow the Loire. An important piece of information for old timers such as me : many miles on the way are running between trees which grant the trailer a refreshing shade. Overall, the route is easy, excellent for beginners. When you arrive in Orleans, I really insist you run to the "pont George V" (the second Orleans bridge when you arrive from Sully). Then you can run up the rue Royale along the arcades, then turn right in the rue Jeanne d'Arc so that you will finish with a fantastic last 300m facing the cathedral.Â