GR 700

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The GR 700 is France's newest Grande Randonnee route that follows approximately the pilgrimmage path of the Chemin de St-Gilles and the mystical trail, The Regordane.

The Saint-Gilles Way dates back to the mid 9th century and was Christendom's fourth most important pilgrimage by the 11th century. It runs from Le Puy en Velay to Saint-Gilles du Gard in Camargue. The Regordane is a section of this trail that runs between Luc in Lozere and Ales at the foothills of the Cevennes.

The GR 700 runs from Le Puy en Velay to Saint-Gilles du Gard, but is not necessarily faithful to the original trails. The whole route uses the misnomer 'The Regordane Way.' This epithet is incorrect because it implies that the full route was formerly known as The Regordane, which was never the case. Moreover, the use of the word 'Way' implies a Roman origin (Way = Voie) which studies demonstrate is wrong.

External links:

• Regordane Info - The independent portal for The Regordane Way or St Gilles Trail (in English and French)

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