GR5 – Grande Traversée des Alpes

The GR5 (Grande Randonnée 5) crosses the Alpes from from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea. In 2023 I hiked 14 days on this trail, covering about half of the entire trail..

GR 5 stage 1: Lac Léman to Les Houches

GR 5 stage 1: Lac Léman to Les Houches

The first 5 days of the GR5 involved a long and steep initial ascent into the Alps and unexpected and extraordinary scenery. I also met a number of other solo hikers. Within a few days a we formed a more or less loose group, hiking and camping together most of the time. Getting to know these wonderful people has enriched my experience on the GR5 tremendously.

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Planning the GR5 – Grande Traverse des Alpes

Planning the GR5 – Grande Traverse des Alpes

In the summer of 2023 I hiked 14 days on the GR5 (Grande Randonnée 5). While the complete GR5 starts in my home country (the Netherlands), I hiked the part that crosses the French Alps from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea. As two weeks are not enough to hike the complete route to the sea, I hiked halfway to the city of Briançon.

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