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Grand itinéraire d'endurance

GR®5 Alpes — itinéraire intégral

Saint-Gingolph, Haute-Savoie, France

Non-competitive route. GPX kept for the route geometry only.

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571kmDistance
+21,597mElevation
20,507mD−
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Col d’Anterne from the GR5 in the Alps — resized photo, cropped for display
Photo:Guilhem VellutCC BY 2.0 · adapted image

Route reference

Prepare the GR®5 Alpes — itinéraire intégral route

The GR®5 Alpes — itinéraire intégral 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Saint-Gingolph, Haute-Savoie, France to Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, France, with 570.8 km and 21,597 m D+ on the page.

Listed organiser: GR5 Alpes — Grande Traversée des Alpes.

Start / area
Saint-Gingolph, Haute-Savoie, France
Finish
Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Edition
2026
Distance
570.8 km
Elevation gain
21,597 m D+

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 570.2 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 31,685 m ascent calculated from GPX elevations.

These track measurements remain separate from the organiser's figures and depend on the GPX version and sampling.

  • Source-page value: 620 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 570.2 km.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 1 · sources with a recorded review date: 1. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 16 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the GR®5 Alpes — itinéraire intégral GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

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Reviewed information

Preparation and points to check

Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The 620 km is the source figure; the downloaded GPX calculates 570.8 km and 21,596.7 m D+, separate derived values.
  • The markers at 100 km are derived from the official GPX; they describe no aid station, water point or logistics information.

Notable places

GR 5 path and trail blaze north of Col du Bonhomme in the Alps
GR 5 path and trail blaze north of Col du Bonhomme in the AlpsCassican · CC BY-SA 4.0 · adapted image

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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