The GR5 Trail - Trekking through the French Alps

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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
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Published
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
11 Apr 2008
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852845339
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1852845333
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
410g
Pages
320
Originally Published
11 Apr 2008

The GR5 Trail

Through the French Alps: Lake Geneva to Nice by Paddy Dillon

Guidebook to walking the GR5 trek from France's Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean at Nice through the whole of the French alpine chain. 660km (400 miles) and takes about a month. Crosses the Chabalais, Mont Blanc region, Vanoise, skirts the Ecrins, through the Queyras, southern alps and Alpes Maritime. More...

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Seasons

Mid-June to mid-September, when huts will close.

Centres

Thonon, Evian and St Gingolph on Lake Léman (Geneva), Chamonix, Landry, Modane, Briançon, Ceillac, Read More... St Etienne-de Tinée, Nice

Difficulty

A solid 4-week trek through high alpine terrain. Needs stamina and mountain sense. Paths and Read More... waymarkings are good.

Must See

One of the great treks - great days, constantly changing mountain views, huts, alpine pastures and Read More... valleys.
 
 
The GR5, or 'Grande Traversée des Alpes', is one of the most spectacular and civilised mountain trails in the world. It runs from the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), over the French Alps, to the reach the Mediterranean coastline at Nice. The route measures 674km (420 miles) and can be covered in a month, or it can be split over a series of summer trips to prolong the enjoyment. The guide includes interesting and scenic variant routes, including the stunning GR55 through the Vanoise National Park and the exciting GR52 through the Mercantour National Park.

  • A completely new edition of this best-selling guide.
  • Includes daily stages, timings, ascents and descents.
  • Incorporates full-colour mapping and gradient profiles.
  • Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
  • Details all the facilities and services from start to finish.
  • Everything you need to follow the route with confidence.

 
 
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