GR653 stage 16 of 36

Stage 16: Castres → Verdalle

From Castres to Verdalle: 18.1 km, 200 m of ascent and 140 m of descent, or 4h15 – 5h of actual walking.

18.1 km 11.2 mi200 m 656 ft ascent140 m 459 ft descent4h15 – 5hHigh point 260 m 853 ft Moderate day

Moderate day.

Stage profile

100 m200 m300 m0 km5 km10 km15 kmVerdalle 238 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Castres Start	0	173 m
High point	7.7	260 m
Viviers-lès-Montagnes Village on the way	11.8	179 m
Verdalle Finish	18.1	238 m

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

B&BMoulin Baskm 348.2 · 130 m off the GR
B&BChâteau de Verdalle Verdallekm 348.2 · 500 m off the GRWebsite · +33 637 683 594

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

km 11.6 · km 11.7 · km 16.9 · km 16.9