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GR53 stage 9 of 9

Stage 9: Urmatt → Col de l'Engin

From Urmatt to Col de l'Engin: 18.6 km, 860 m of ascent and 340 m of descent, or 5h30 – 6h30 of actual walking.

18.6 km 11.6 mi860 m 2,822 ft ascent340 m 1,115 ft descent5h30 – 6h30High point 1,004 m 3,294 ft Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

0 m250 m500 m750 m1,000 m1,250 m0 km5 km10 km15 kmCol de l'Engin 789 m
Elevation profile: from 245 m to 1,004 m over 18.7 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Urmatt Start0245 m
High point 10.71,004 m
Col de l'Engin Finish18.6789 m

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Where to stay at Col de l'Engin

No accommodation listed within 2 km of the finish. Check in the nearest village or plan a longer stage.

Water points

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

km 0 · km 0.4 · km 8.4

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