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GR509 stage 18 of 20

Stage 18: Lancrans → Grange à Lucien

From Lancrans to Grange à Lucien: 17.7 km, 920 m of ascent and 160 m of descent, or 5h15 – 6h of actual walking.

17.7 km 11 mi920 m 3,018 ft ascent160 m 525 ft descent5h15 – 6hHigh point 1,267 m 4,157 ft Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

250 m500 m750 m1,000 m1,250 m1,500 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km16 kmGrange à Lucien 1,235 m
Elevation profile: from 339 m to 1,267 m over 17.7 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Lancrans Start0477 m
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine Village on the way4361 m
Valserhône Village on the way4.1361 m
Vouvray Village on the way9.1700 m
High point 16.81,267 m
Grange à Lucien Finish17.71,235 m

Stage map

Where to stay at Grange à Lucien

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

Water points

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

km 0.3 · km 1.8 · km 8.6

Getting there by train