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GR3 stage 1 of 57

Stage 1: Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc → Le Lac-d'Issarlès

From Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc to Le Lac-d'Issarlès: 20.9 km, 270 m of ascent and 690 m of descent, or 5h30 – 6h15 of actual walking.

20.9 km 13 mi270 m 886 ft ascent690 m 2,264 ft descent5h30 – 6h15High point 1,493 m 4,898 ft Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

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Elevation profile: from 981 m to 1,493 m over 20.9 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc Start01,414 m
High point 6.71,493 m
Le Lac-d'Issarlès Finish20.9981 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Le Lac-d'Issarlès

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

Along the way

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

Water points

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

km 0.1 (Mont-Gerbier-de-Jonc)