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GR5 stage 16 of 38

Stage 16: Le Villaron → Le Cuchet

From Le Villaron to Le Cuchet: 19.8 km, 750 m of ascent and 930 m of descent, or 6h – 7h15 of actual walking.

19.8 km750 m ascent930 m descent6h – 7h15High point 2,381 m Hard day

Where to stay in Le Cuchet Stage 16 GPX

Hard day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,500 m1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m0 km5 km10 km15 kmLe Villaron 2,250 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Le Villaron Start	0	2,250 m
Bessans Village on the way	5.2	1,704 m
High point	14.9	2,381 m
Le Cuchet Finish	19.8	2,080 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Le Cuchet

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

RefugeRefuge du Cuchetkm 236.4 · on the GR

Along the way

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

CampsiteL'Illazkm 225 · 110 m off the GRWebsite
RefugeRefuge de Vallonbrunkm 230.6 · on the GRWebsite

Water points

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

km 5.8

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