GR 5, Traversée des Vosges (France)

Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France

127.6 miles (205.4 km) · 22,901 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

GR 5, Traversée des Vosges (France) is a 127.6 mile point-to-point route located in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France. The route climbs 22,901 feet and descends 22,597 feet. The most significant ascent covers 43.7 miles and gains 2,608 feet. Vertical rate measures 183 feet of gain per mile. 62% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 75.4th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Grand Est.