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GR54 (Tour de l'Oisans et des Écrins)

Worth knowing
The GR54 runs for a length of 187 kilometers through France.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 9 days to walk the GR54.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in managed huts.
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about GR54
Difficulty
- demanding
Length
187 km
Elevation gain
11.650 m
Elevation loss
11.650 m
Highest Point
Col de l'Aup Martin / 2.761 m
Lowest Point
Le Bourg-d'Oisans / 721 m
Round Trip?
Yes
Walk in both directions?
Yes
187 km
11.650 m
11.650 m
Col de l'Aup Martin
2.761 m
Le Bourg-d'Oisans
721 m
You have the following accommodation options on the GR54
- in a tent/tarp
- in managed huts
Solitude on the GR54
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
The best time to hike the GR54 is:
January
February
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Arrival to the GR54
You will arrive via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Bus / Zug. Duration approx. 3 hours.
Departure from the GR54
Departure is via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport.
You can get to the airport per Bus / Zug. Takes about 3 hours.
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