The GR5 Trail

The GR5 Trail Synopsis

A guidebook to trekking the southern section of the GR5 trail between Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) and either Nice or Menton. Covering 674km (420 miles), this long-distance trek through the French Alps can be walked in 1 month and is suitable for moderately experienced hikers.

The route is described from north to south in 32 stages, each between 11 and 31km (7-19 miles) in length. Variant routes such as the GR55 through the Vanoise National Park and the GR52 through the Mercantour National Park finishing at Menton are also detailed.

• 1:100,000 maps included for each stage
• Detailed information about accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route
• A south-north route summary table is also provided for those wanting to walk in the opposite direction
• Part of a 3-volume set, accompanying Cicerone guidebooks The GR5 Trail - Vosges and Jura and The GR5 Trail - Benelux and Lorraine are also available