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
Table of Content
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
About the author
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.
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