Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 7–9: La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar to Col du Vallon
~3 days · 24.7 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 7–9: La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar to Col du Vallon is known for
Stages 7–9 of Tour des Écrins (GR54) is an official 36 km point-to-point section from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar to Col du Vallon.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 11,175 ft to 27,352 ft over 24.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.7 mi · 56%
- Downhill 10.8 mi · 44%
- 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 7–9: La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar to Col du Vallon?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 7–9: La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar to Col du Vallon scores 52/100, 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 7–9: La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar to Col du Vallon take?
Most backpackers hike the Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 7–9: La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar to Col du Vallon in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 24.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 7–9: La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar to Col du Vallon go?
The Tour des Écrins (GR54) — Stages 7–9: La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar to Col du Vallon tops out near 8,563 ft over its 24.7 miles.
Related trails
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.