GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 1–3: Saint-Gingolph to Samoëns
~3 days · 37.4 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 1–3: Saint-Gingolph to Samoëns is known for
Stages 1–3 of GR5 Alpine Traverse is an official 60.2 km point-to-point section from Saint-Gingolph to Samoëns.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,111 ft to 22,487 ft over 37.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 19.0 mi · 51%
- Downhill 18.1 mi · 49%
- Flat 0.0 mi · 0%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 1–3: Saint-Gingolph to Samoëns?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 1–3: Saint-Gingolph to Samoëns scores 49/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 1–3: Saint-Gingolph to Samoëns take?
Most backpackers hike the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 1–3: Saint-Gingolph to Samoëns in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 37.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 1–3: Saint-Gingolph to Samoëns go?
The GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 1–3: Saint-Gingolph to Samoëns tops out near 6,860 ft over its 37.4 miles.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.