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GR10 stage 53 of 65

Stage 53: Mérens-les-Vals → Refuge des Besines

From Mérens-les-Vals to Refuge des Besines: 8.9 km, 1,290 m of ascent and 260 m of descent, or 5h – 6h of actual walking.

8.9 km 5.5 mi1,290 m 4,232 ft ascent260 m 853 ft descent5h – 6hHigh point 2,327 m 7,635 ft Challenging day
Where to stay at Refuge des Besines Stage 53 GPX

Challenging day: big ascent, high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,000 m1,250 m1,500 m1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km6 km7 km8 kmRefuge des Besines 2,092 m
Elevation profile: from 1,061 m to 2,327 m over 8.9 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Mérens-les-Vals Start01,061 m
High point 7.12,327 m
Refuge des Besines Finish8.92,092 m

Stage map

Where to stay at Refuge des Besines

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

Water points

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

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Getting there by train

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