GR800
walking
tour
GR800
- 227
kilometers - 10days of hiking
- 30
- belvederes
The GR800
THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE GR
In 2018, the Fédération Française de Randonnée pédestre (French hiking federation) approved a brand-new GR: the GR 800. This itinerary takes you along the Somme valley, from its source in the Aisne at Fonsommes to its mouth at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, in the Bay of the Somme. The Somme and Hauts-de-France hiking committees are responsible for signposting. A total of 227 kilometers to discover, on foot, the magnificent landscapes, understand the history of the Somme, visit its heritage and take in the view from the belvederes…
To find out more about this itinerary, take the topoguide or visit Hello Laroux’s website, where she hiked this GR in 2022!
The stages of your hike
A RIVER IN 10 DAYS
- Day 1: Fonsommes (the spring) to Saint-Quentin in the Aisne department – 15.4 km
- Day 2: Saint-Quentin to Ham – 26.3 km
- Day 3: Ham to Péronne – 29.9 km
- Day 4: Péronne to Froissy – 21 km
- Day 5: Froissy to Corbie – 23 km
- Day 6: Corbie to Amiens – 19 km
- Day 7: Amiens to Picquigny – 20 km
- Day 8: Picquigny to Long – 22 km
- Day 9: Long to Abbeville – 23.5 km
- Day 10: Abbeville to Saint-Valery-sur-Somme – 17 km
Other long-distance footpaths in the Somme include the GR145 (Via Francigena) from Tetry to Sailly-Saillisel, the GR124 from Folleville to Thievres, the GR123 from Dompierre-sur-Authie to Piennes-Onvillers, the GR125 from Belleuse to Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, the GR120 from Bray-Dunes to Le Tréport.
History and heritage
NUGGETS IN EVERY REACH
In the east of the Somme, on the border between the Aisne and Somme departments, where our itinerary begins, the story of the First World War is told. The Historial de la Grande Guerre in Péronne is a leading museum on this theme.
The GR 800 also passes through Jules Verne’s lovely adopted city, nicknamed the Little Venice of the North for its many canals in the heart of the historic district. The Gothic cathedral and Hortillonnages gardens are a must-see.
At Samara, not far from Amiens, you can trace the history of man back 600,000 years in the heart of this historical and archaeological park. The adventure continues with magnificent views over the Somme valley and charming villages such as Long and Eaucourt-sur-Somme, culminating in the Bay of the Somme, where you can watch the river slip into one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Meet
Florence carencotte
les aires en scene
Our accommodations are set in a 6-hectare natural setting, right next to the towpath. Gîtes, bubbles, some with private spas, these are cozy little cocoons for lovers.
