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GR5 stage 14 of 38

Stage 14: Refuge du Col du Palet → Le Fornet

From Refuge du Col du Palet to Le Fornet: 17.1 km, 700 m of ascent and 1,030 m of descent, or 5h30 – 6h30 of actual walking.

17.1 km700 m ascent1,030 m descent5h30 – 6h30High point 2,650 m Hard day

Where to stay in Le Fornet Stage 14 GPX

Hard day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m2,750 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km16 kmRefuge du Col du Palet 2,585 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Refuge du Col du Palet Start	0	2,585 m
High point	0.4	2,650 m
Tignes Village on the way	5.1	2,087 m
La Daille Village on the way	11.3	1,796 m
Val-d'Isère Village on the way	13	1,826 m
Le Fornet Finish	17.1	2,239 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Le Fornet

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

CampsiteLes Richardeskm 201 · on the GRWebsite · +33 4 79 06 26 60
HotelAvancherkm 200.5 · on the GRWebsite · +33479060200
HotelLa Baillettakm 200.5 · 150 m off the GR

Along the way

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

CampsiteLes Richardeskm 201 · on the GRWebsite · +33 4 79 06 26 60

Water points

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

km 4.4 · km 5 · km 14.2

Stage 14 GPX All the stages of the GR5