Stage 18: Refuge du Plan du Lac → Refuge de l'Arpont

Challenging day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m2,750 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 kmRefuge du Plan du Lac 2,366 m

Stage map

Where to stay at Refuge de l'Arpont

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

• RefugeRefuge de l'Arpontkm 262.9 · on the GR · 2,309 mWebsite
• Bivouac areaZone de Bivouac du Refuge de l'Arpontkm 262.8 · on the GR

Along the way

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

• RefugeRefuge d'Entre Deux Eauxkm 252.1 · 630 m off the GRWebsite · +33 4 79 05 27 13

Water points

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

km 13.4