GR52 stage 5: to Refuge de la Madone de Fenestre

Stage 5: Refuge des Merveilles → Refuge de la Madone de Fenestre

From Refuge des Merveilles to Refuge de la Madone de Fenestre: 15.1 km, 1,080 m of ascent and 1,300 m of descent, or 6h45 – 8h of actual walking.

15.1 km 9.4 mi1,080 m 3,543 ft ascent1,300 m 4,265 ft descent6h45 – 8hHigh point 2,679 m 8,789 ft Very hard day

Very hard day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m2,750 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 kmRefuge des Merveilles 2,133 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Refuge des Merveilles Start	0	2,133 m
High point	6.4	2,679 m
Refuge de la Madone de Fenestre Finish	15.1	1,910 m

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

RefugeRefuge de la Madone de Fenestrekm 66.7 · on the GR · 1,903 m · capacity 62Website · +33 6 09 17 89 58

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

RefugeRefuge de Nicekm 61 · on the GR · 2,232 m · capacity 54Website · +33 4 93 62 59 99
RefugeC.A.F.km 61 · on the GR · 2,232 m

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

km 0 · km 0.5 · km 15.1