The GR5 Trail - Trekking through the French Alps

The GR5 runs from 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.

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.