Tour de Paris GR®75 Long Distance Footpath
The GR®75 (Tour de Paris) is a 50-kilometre long-distance hiking loop that encircles the entire city of Paris, showcasing its green spaces and sporting heritage. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Latitude: 48.897282
Longitude: 2.385524
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
Walk Time: 2–3 Days
Suggested Map:
Lonely Planet Paris City Map
Summary
The GR®75 (Tour de Paris) is a 50-kilometre long-distance hiking loop that encircles the entire city of Paris. Created by the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre (FFRandonnée) to support the Paris 2024 Olympic bid, it showcases the city’s green spaces and sporting heritage.
The hike begins at Porte de la Villette, and highlights include the Bois de Vincennes, Parc de Bercy, Parc Kellermann, Parc André-Citroën, and Bois de Boulogne. Architectural landmarks include the Palais de la Porte Dorée, the National Library of France, Stade Charléty, and the Cité Universitaire.
With the walk being entirely within the boundaries of France’s capital city, there are no accommodation issues during the walk. Thanks to numerous public transport options, you can choose to use a single base and commute to each stage or stay at various lodgings along the route.
Parc de la Villette, Cité des Sciences and the Géode
Temple at Lac Daumesnil, Bois de Vincennes
Pont du Garigliano where the GR®75 crosses the Seine
Château de Bagatelle, Bois de Boulogne
Pictures courtesy of Wikipedia
Useful Links
The official guidebook for the GR®75 Tour de Paris long-distance footpath is the French-language “topo-guide” published by the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre (FFRandonnée). There does not appear to be an official English translation of this specific guide. A couple of general English guides to walking in Paris are included below:
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