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GR5 stage 18 of 38

Stage 18: Refuge du Plan du Lac → Refuge de l'Arpont

From Refuge du Plan du Lac to Refuge de l'Arpont: 13.5 km, 630 m of ascent and 690 m of descent, or 4h30 – 5h15 of actual walking.

13.5 km 8.4 mi630 m 2,067 ft ascent690 m 2,264 ft descent4h30 – 5h15High point 2,572 m 8,438 ft Challenging day

Where to stay at Refuge de l'Arpont Stage 18 GPX

Challenging day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m2,750 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 kmRefuge du Plan du Lac 2,366 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Refuge du Plan du Lac Start	0	2,366 m
High point	11.5	2,572 m
Refuge de l'Arpont Finish	13.5	2,306 m

Stage map

Where to stay at Refuge de l'Arpont

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

RefugeRefuge de l'Arpontkm 262.9 · on the GR · 2,309 mWebsite
Bivouac areaZone de Bivouac du Refuge de l'Arpontkm 262.8 · on the GR

Along the way

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

RefugeRefuge d'Entre Deux Eauxkm 252.1 · 630 m off the GRWebsite · +33 4 79 05 27 13

Water points

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

km 13.4

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