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The X indicates that the route does not go this way

Above Bourg d'Arud, local signs have been adapted for the GR54

Recommended Map

The Carte de Randonnées hiking map, A6 Écrins, published by Rando Éditions at 1:50,000 should be more than adequate for trekkers walking the Tour of the Oisans. The standard of cartography and artistic representation are excellent, although the rate of glacial recession is a challenge for every new edition. Based on the official survey by the IGN (Institut Géographique National), the route of GR54 and its variantes are outlined in red. Refuges and most gîtes d'étape are also clearly marked, while the boundaries of the Parc National des Écrins are delineated with a bold green outline.

The map has a 2km square grid and is GPS compatible, and below the Key a number of useful telephone numbers are given – but make sure you have the latest edition, or some of these might be out of date.

Safety in the Mountains

Mountains contain a variety of objective dangers for the unwary, and the Massif des Écrins (around which the tour makes its circuit) is no exception. Without overstating the risk factor it should be borne in mind that with a number of narrow and exposed paths, as well as some extremely steep ascents and descents to negotiate, a high degree of concentration will be called for, even under good conditions. A moment's carelessness could have serious repercussions.