GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 10–12: Refuge Entre-le-Lac to Refuge Plan du Lac
~3 days · 41.4 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 10–12: Refuge Entre-le-Lac to Refuge Plan du Lac is known for
Stages 10–12 of GR5 Alpine Traverse is an official 66.7 km point-to-point section from Refuge Entre-le-Lac to Refuge Plan du Lac.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 18,222 ft to 29,449 ft over 41.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 19.4 mi · 48%
- Downhill 18.7 mi · 46%
- Flat 2.4 mi · 6%
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 10–12: Refuge Entre-le-Lac to Refuge Plan du Lac?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 10–12: Refuge Entre-le-Lac to Refuge Plan du Lac scores 48/100, 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 10–12: Refuge Entre-le-Lac to Refuge Plan du Lac take?
Most backpackers hike the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 10–12: Refuge Entre-le-Lac to Refuge Plan du Lac in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 41.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 10–12: Refuge Entre-le-Lac to Refuge Plan du Lac?
The GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 10–12: Refuge Entre-le-Lac to Refuge Plan du Lac climbs roughly 18,015 ft total — about 435 ft per mile, topping out near 9,049 ft.
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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.