GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 25–28: Refuge de Longon to Nice
~4 days · 52.9 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 25–28: Refuge de Longon to Nice is known for
Stages 25–28 of GR5 Alpine Traverse is an official 85.2 km point-to-point section from Refuge de Longon to Nice.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 344 ft to 21,860 ft over 52.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 17.3 mi · 33%
- Downhill 33.4 mi · 64%
- Flat 1.5 mi · 3%
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 25–28: Refuge de Longon to Nice?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 25–28: Refuge de Longon to Nice scores 50/100, 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 25–28: Refuge de Longon to Nice take?
Most backpackers hike the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 25–28: Refuge de Longon to Nice in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 52.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 25–28: Refuge de Longon to Nice?
The GR5 Alpine Traverse — Stages 25–28: Refuge de Longon to Nice climbs roughly 21,417 ft total — about 405 ft per mile, topping out near 6,726 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.