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GR5 stage 20 of 38

Stage 20: Refuge de la Fournache → Modane

From Refuge de la Fournache to Modane: 15.2 km, 350 m of ascent and 1,620 m of descent, or 5h15 – 6h15 of actual walking.

15.2 km350 m ascent1,620 m descent5h15 – 6h15High point 2,424 m Challenging day

Challenging day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

1,000 m1,250 m1,500 m1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 kmRefuge de la Fournache 2,336 m
Elevation profile: from 1,061 m to 2,424 m over 15.2 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Refuge de la Fournache Start02,336 m
High point 2.32,424 m
Modane Finish15.21,067 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Modane

6 places 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

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

km 0 · km 6.4 · km 11.5 · km 14.4

Getting there by train