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GR65 stage 1 of 37

Stage 1: Le Puy-en-Velay → Le Chier

From Le Puy-en-Velay to Le Chier: 21.2 km, 590 m of ascent and 180 m of descent, or 5h30 – 6h30 of actual walking.

21.2 km590 m ascent180 m descent5h30 – 6h30High point 1,206 m Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

500 m750 m1,000 m1,250 m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 kmLe Chier 1,030 m
Elevation profile: from 633 m to 1,206 m over 21.2 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Le Puy-en-Velay Start0633 m
Vals-près-le-Puy Village on the way2.1760 m
Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaizon Village on the way8.4912 m
High point 18.41,206 m
Le Chier Finish21.21,030 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Le Chier

8 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

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

km 8.5 (Robinet) · km 15.8 · km 21.2 (Eau potable)

Getting there by train