The GR5 Trail - Vosges and Jura: Schirmeck to Lac Léman, and the GR53

by Les Smith, Elizabeth Smith

Overview

A guidebook to trekking the central section of the GR5 trail between Schirmeck and Lac Leman (Lake Geneva). Covering 687km (427 miles), this long-distance trek traversing the Vosges and the Haut-Jura plateau in France can be walked in 5–6 weeks and is suitable for moderately experienced hikers.

The route is described from north to south in 11 stages, each between 40 and 87km (25–55 miles) in length. The GR53 between Wissembourg and Schirmeck is also described, allowing walkers to complete the entire chain of the Vosges. Eight short walks that can be taken from the main route are also included.

• Sketch maps included for each stage
• Detailed information about accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route
• Advice on planning and preparation
• Part of a 3-volume set, accompanying Cicerone guidebooks The GR5 Trail and The GR5 Trail - Benelux and Lorraine are also available

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783624959
Publisher:	Cicerone Press
Publication date:	04/30/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Les and Elizabeth Smith live in Perthshire and, after following sensible careers as scientist and geographer respectively, have embraced a more flexible outdoor life, pursuing their love of Scotland, wild places, wild life and photography. Enthusiastic walkers and campers, they have backpacked along many long-distance routes, both in the UK and more widely in Europe.
Les and Elizabeth Smith originally trained as a scientist and a geographer, and spent many years pursuing sensible careers. Their outdoor interests encouraged them to adopt a less secure but more flexible lifestyle, which allows more time for exploring the Scottish hills and travelling further afield. Their trips often take them to less publicised areas, where a walking trail can provide an excellent way of seeing the country and meeting local people. They firmly believe that travelling and enjoying the outdoors does not depend on having a generous budget. The Smiths are easily distracted during their walks by efforts to glimpse local wildlife, photograph the landscape, or make some sense of the history of the area. Home is a Perthshire smallholding, where writing finds a place alongside other projects.

Table of Contents

Map key Summary map of the GR5/GR53 route Route profile for the GR5/GR53 route Introduction Why visit the Vosges and Jura? Landscape History Wildlife When to visit Access Local transport Accommodation Camping Food and drink What to take Maps GR system and waymarking Safety and health Language Money Telephones and internet Using this guide The GR53 Wissembourg to Schirmeck Section 1 GR53 Wissembourg to Niederbronn-les-Bains Section 2 GR53 Niederbronn-les-Bains to Saverne Section 3 GR53 Saverne to Schirmeck The GR5 Schirmeck to Nyon Section 4 GR5 Schirmeck to Ribeauvill&##xe9; Section 5 GR5 Ribeauvill&##xe9; to Mittlach Section 6 GR5 Mittlach to Thann Section 7 GR5 Thann to Br&##xe9;villiers Section 8 GR5 Br&##xe9;villiers to St-Hippolyte Section 9 GR5 St-Hippolyte to Villers-le-Lac Section 10 GR5 Villers-le-Lac to Les Hôpitaux-Neufs Section 11 GR5 Les Hôpitaux-Neufs to Nyon Short walks along the GR5/GR53 Appendix A Long distance routes in the Vosges and Jura Appendix B Route summary tables Appendix C Facilities table Appendix D Useful websites Appendix E Accommodation