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Mountain peaks, including the pointed Tête de Toillies, from the Col de Saint-Véran (Stage 4)

Shops tend to open earlier than their equivalents in the UK (usually around 7.30–8.00am) and stay open later (often up to 8.00pm), but most will close for two to three hours in the early afternoon. There are very few other possibilities for buying food along the way, although some farms may from time to time offer items such as cheese or honey for sale (but never rely on this). Also, provisions may sometimes be bought from the guardian of a gîte d’étape. It is possible to order packed lunches at many of the gîtes d’étape and refuges en route.

Water

Water sources are found fairly frequently on this Tour, and lack of water should not prove a problem on most stages, although occasionally there are fairly long gaps where water is not obtainable: always plan ahead. There are water fountains in many villages and hamlets, and water bottles should always be filled when the opportunity arises. Temperatures during the daytime can be very high, particularly during July and August, and heat exhaustion and dehydration can develop rapidly when carrying a pack on steep mountainsides. Always make sure that you drink plenty of water.