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GR5 stage 8 of 38

Stage 8: Refuge de Bellachat → Le Planet

From Refuge de Bellachat to Le Planet: 14.4 km, 700 m of ascent and 1,420 m of descent, or 6h – 7h of actual walking.

14.4 km 8.9 mi700 m 2,297 ft ascent1,420 m 4,659 ft descent6h – 7hHigh point 2,152 m 7,060 ft Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

750 m1,000 m1,250 m1,500 m1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 kmRefuge de Bellachat 2,152 m
Elevation profile: from 977 m to 2,152 m over 14.4 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Refuge de Bellachat Start02,152 m
High point 02,152 m
Les Houches Village on the way71,006 m
Le Planet Finish14.41,439 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Le Planet

2 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

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

km 7.1 · km 7.2 · km 13.2 · km 14

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