Gr 96
Haute-Savoie, France
Point-to-point trail in Haute-Savoie, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 110.8 mi (178.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 33,333 ft (10,160 m)
- Est. Time
- 52 hr 35 min
- High point
- 7,631 ft (2,326 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Grand Hôtel 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Belvédère du Bois Vidal 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Ancienne gare de la Crémaillère 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Locomotive 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Aire de bivouac - tente 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Aire de bivouac - véhicule 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Aire de bivouac 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
- Peak: La Tour de L'Angle Est 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
- Peak: La Tour des Ébats 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Drinking water: Prolongement de la Fontaine Froide 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge La Plate 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Aire de bivouac 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from start
- Peak: La Culaz 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from start
- Spring 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Point de vue sur le Lac du Bourget 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Spring 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.2 mi (26 km) from start
- Drinking water: Point d'eau non surveillé 17 mi (27.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Gr 96
How long is Gr 96?
Gr 96 is 110.8 mi (178.4 km) long. Most people take about 52 hr 35 min. It climbs 33,333 ft (10,160 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,631 ft (2,326 m).
How hard is Gr 96?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Gr 96?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Gr 96?
Drinking water on the way at 11.1 mi (17.9 km), 17 mi (27.3 km), 20.3 mi (32.6 km), 30.4 mi (49 km). Toilets: 19.8 mi (31.9 km), 20.3 mi (32.7 km), 23.3 mi (37.4 km). 7 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Gr 96 shaded?
Partly shaded (50% under trees).
What can you do on Gr 96?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Gr 96?
3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Gr 96?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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