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GR5 stage 1 of 38

Stage 1: Saint-Gingolph → Bise

From Saint-Gingolph to Bise: 12 km, 1,510 m of ascent and 390 m of descent, or 6h15 – 7h15 of actual walking.

12 km 7.5 mi1,510 m 4,954 ft ascent390 m 1,280 ft descent6h15 – 7h15High point 1,911 m 6,270 ft Hard day

Hard day: big ascent.

Stage profile

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Elevation profile: from 391 m to 1,911 m over 12 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Saint-Gingolph Start0391 m
Novel Village on the way4.7970 m
High point 101,911 m
Bise Finish121,508 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Bise

1 place 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

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

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