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GR78 stage 17 of 24

Stage 17: Germs-sur-l'Oussouet → Lourdes

From Germs-sur-l'Oussouet to Lourdes: 16.3 km, 370 m of ascent and 810 m of descent, or 4h45 – 5h30 of actual walking.

16.3 km370 m ascent810 m descent4h45 – 5h30High point 950 m Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

250 m500 m750 m1,000 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km16 kmGerms-sur-l'Oussouet 857 m
Elevation profile: from 398 m to 950 m over 16.3 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Germs-sur-l'Oussouet Start0857 m
High point 1.3950 m
Ourdis-Cotdoussan Village on the way4.6648 m
Cheust Village on the way5.3555 m
Juncalas Village on the way6.8492 m
Saint-Créac Village on the way9.1664 m
Jarret Village on the way11.4664 m
Lourdes Finish16.3409 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Lourdes

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

and 130 more hotels or B&Bs nearby · All accommodation →

Water points

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

km 14.5 · km 14.6 · km 15.3 · km 15.6

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