Stage 56: Planès → Refuge du Ras de La Carança

Hard day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,250 m1,500 m1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 kmRefuge du Ras de La Carança 1,830 m

Stage map

Where to stay at Refuge du Ras de La Carança

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

• RefugeRefuge du Ras de La Carançakm 781.7 · on the GR · 1,831 m · capacity 30Website · +33 9 88 66 73 81
• HutCabane de Bassibèskm 782.6 · 290 m off the GR · 1,975 m · capacity 10

Along the way

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

• HutCabane de l'Orrykm 774.5 · on the GR · 1,810 m · capacity 8

Water points

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

km 6.4 (Refuge de l'Orri) · km 13.5

Getting there by train

• Near the start: Planès (800 m from the route), Sauto (2,100 m from the route)