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GR78 stage 18 of 24

Stage 18: Lourdes → Rigal

From Lourdes to Rigal: 23.8 km, 260 m of ascent and 360 m of descent, or 5h45 – 6h45 of actual walking.

23.8 km 14.8 mi260 m 853 ft ascent360 m 1,181 ft descent5h45 – 6h45High point 415 m 1,362 ft Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

200 m300 m400 m500 m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 kmLourdes 409 m
Elevation profile: from 301 m to 414 m over 23.8 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Lourdes Start0409 m
Peyrouse Village on the way6.8355 m
Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre Village on the way11355 m
Lestelle-Bétharram Village on the way17317 m
High point 18.1415 m
Rigal Finish23.8302 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Rigal

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

Along the way

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

Water points

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

km 0.5 · km 1.7 (Eau de la grotte) · km 1.7 · km 1.7 (Eau de la grotte) · km 1.8 · km 1.9 (Eau de la Grotte) · km 9.1 · km 11 · km 11.8

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