Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 1–3: Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Le Monêtier-les-Bains
~3 days · 41.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 1–3: Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Le Monêtier-les-Bains is known for
Stages 1–3 of Tour des Écrins (GR54) is an official 61 km point-to-point section from Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Charvet).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 7,805 ft to 25,144 ft over 41.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 24.6 mi · 60%
- Downhill 16.3 mi · 40%
- 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 Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 1–3: Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Le Monêtier-les-Bains?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 1–3: Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Le Monêtier-les-Bains scores 46/100, 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 Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 1–3: Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Le Monêtier-les-Bains take?
Most backpackers hike the Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 1–3: Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Le Monêtier-les-Bains in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 41.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 1–3: Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Le Monêtier-les-Bains?
The Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 1–3: Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Le Monêtier-les-Bains climbs roughly 17,372 ft total — about 423 ft per mile, topping out near 7,753 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.