Stage 11: Refuge du Plan de la Lai → Refuge de la Balme

Challenging day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 kmRefuge de la Balme 2,012 m

Stage map

Where to stay at Refuge de la Balme

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

• RefugeRefuge de la Balmekm 150.2 · on the GR · 2,009 mWebsite
• RefugeRefuge de Pressetkm 148.2 · 520 m off the GR · 2,514 m · capacity 30Website · +33 6 87 54 09 18
• Bivouac areaAire du bivouac du Pressetkm 148.3 · 510 m off the GR+33 6 87 54 09 18

Along the way

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

• RefugeChâlet de la Petite Bergekm 139.9 · on the GR · 2,060 m

Water points

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

km 2.4 · km 12.6