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GR738 stage 5 of 11

Stage 5: Refuge de Claran → La Bourgeat Blanche

From Refuge de Claran to La Bourgeat Blanche: 13.7 km, 680 m of ascent and 1,230 m of descent, or 5h30 – 6h30 of actual walking.

13.7 km 8.5 mi680 m 2,231 ft ascent1,230 m 4,035 ft descent5h30 – 6h30High point 1,955 m 6,414 ft Challenging day

Where to stay in La Bourgeat Blanche Stage 5 GPX

Challenging day.

Stage profile

1,000 m1,250 m1,500 m1,750 m2,000 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 kmRefuge de Claran 1,794 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Refuge de Claran Start	0	1,794 m
High point	0.9	1,955 m
La Bourgeat Blanche Finish	13.7	1,241 m

Stage map

Where to stay in La Bourgeat Blanche

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

RefugeChalet du Boutkm 55.3 · 820 m off the GR · 1,398 m
HutL'Aup Bernardkm 52.8 · on the GR · 1,574 m

Along the way

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

RefugeRefuge de la Pierre du Carrekm 43 · on the GR · capacity 14Website

Water points

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

km 0 · km 2.3 · km 12

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