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GR5 stage 17 of 38

Stage 17: Le Cuchet → Refuge du Plan du Lac

From Le Cuchet to Refuge du Plan du Lac: 11.9 km, 640 m of ascent and 350 m of descent, or 3h45 – 4h30 of actual walking.

11.9 km640 m ascent350 m descent3h45 – 4h30High point 2,480 m Moderate day

Moderate day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m2,750 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 kmRefuge du Plan du Lac 2,366 m
Elevation profile: from 1,928 m to 2,480 m over 11.9 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Le Cuchet Start02,080 m
High point 6.62,480 m
Refuge du Plan du Lac Finish11.92,366 m

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Where to stay at Refuge du Plan du Lac

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

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

km 11.8