GR54 stage 2 of 15

Stage 2: L'Alpe d'Huez → Besse

From L'Alpe d'Huez to Besse: 14.1 km, 830 m of ascent and 740 m of descent, or 5h – 6h of actual walking.

14.1 km 8.8 mi830 m 2,723 ft ascent740 m 2,428 ft descent5h – 6hHigh point 1,999 m 6,558 ft Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

1,000 m1,250 m1,500 m1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 kmBesse 1,547 m

Place	Km	Altitude
L'Alpe d'Huez Start	0	1,465 m
High point	7	1,999 m
Clavans-le-Haut Village on the way	10.4	1,394 m
Besse Finish	14.1	1,547 m

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

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

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