Chalets de l’Eau Froide – Stream Fourchu car park

(S) Take the path southwards through the mountain pastures to reach the Plan de France crossroads.

(1) Turn right and continue down the slope until you reach the junction with a wide track.

(2) Turn left onto it and begin the ascent towards the Col de Chérel. Note: you can take the path that runs alongside the track to avoid the hairpin bends, but it is sometimes overgrown; however, it is passable with a little care.

(3) At the Col de Chérel, take the path on the right (GRP® Variante) and head downhill. Cross a track and reach the Pont de Leyat via the correct path through the forest (follow the sign).

(4) Continue the descent until you emerge at the Précherel car park.

(5) Carry on along the road for 300 m, then continue on the GRP® to the right and arrive at the village of Jarsy.

(6) Keep left on the D60b for 300 m and continue left, still following the GRP® trail through the Massif des Bauges, approaching the Ruisseau du Chéran before completing the descent to the village of Carlet.

(7) Turn left at almost 180° and follow the path uphill to reach the hamlet of Très Roche.

(8) Carry on uphill until you reach the Source des Chaudannes.

(9) Stay on the GRP® ‘Tour du Massif des Bauges’ trail at all times. After a series of ascents and descents, reach the Pont de l’Étang.

(10) Now follow the Chéran river as it rises slightly, cross it at the Pont du Plan du Bout before arriving at the Nant Fourchu stream park (S/E).