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GR10 stage 52 of 65

Stage 52: Refuge du Rulhe → Mérens-les-Vals

From Refuge du Rulhe to Mérens-les-Vals: 12.3 km, 350 m of ascent and 1,490 m of descent, or 4h45 – 5h45 of actual walking.

12.3 km 7.6 mi350 m 1,148 ft ascent1,490 m 4,888 ft descent4h45 – 5h45High point 2,419 m 7,936 ft Challenging day

Where to stay in Mérens-les-Vals Stage 52 GPX

Challenging day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,000 m1,250 m1,500 m1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 kmRefuge du Rulhe 2,195 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Refuge du Rulhe Start	0	2,195 m
High point	4.3	2,419 m
Mérens-les-Vals Finish	12.3	1,061 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Mérens-les-Vals

3 places to stay within 2 km of the finish. Book ahead during the season.

CampgroundCamping de Mérens Les Valskm 722.6 · 750 m off the GRWebsite
B&BAuberge du Nabrekm 724 · on the GRWebsite · +33561018936
B&BGite de Mérens Soulakm 723.9 · 110 m off the GR · 1,120 m

Along the way

Accommodation along the stage, to shorten or lengthen the day.

HutCabane de la Jasse de Mourguillou ou de l'Étang de Comtekm 719.2 · on the GR · capacity 2

Water points

3 water points listed on the route (fountains, springs). Drinkability is not guaranteed: treat the water if in doubt.

km 12 · km 12 · km 12.1

Getting there by train

Near the finish: Mérens-les-Vals (250 m from the route)

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