GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 13–15: Refuge Plan du Lac to Refuge du Thabor
~3 days · 37.7 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 13–15: Refuge Plan du Lac to Refuge du Thabor is known for
Stages 13–15 of GR5 Alpine Traverse is an official 60.6 km point-to-point section from Refuge Plan du Lac to Refuge du Thabor.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 11,516 ft to 27,598 ft over 37.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 20.1 mi · 54%
- Downhill 17.3 mi · 46%
- 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 13–15: Refuge Plan du Lac to Refuge du Thabor?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 13–15: Refuge Plan du Lac to Refuge du Thabor scores 53/100, 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 13–15: Refuge Plan du Lac to Refuge du Thabor take?
Most backpackers hike the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 13–15: Refuge Plan du Lac to Refuge du Thabor in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 37.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 13–15: Refuge Plan du Lac to Refuge du Thabor go?
The GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 13–15: Refuge Plan du Lac to Refuge du Thabor tops out near 8,448 ft over its 37.7 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.