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Park your vehicle in the car park of the Auberge des Morettes
From the car park, you can see the remains of World War II in the bend in the road, with a blockhouse blocking access to the Annecy basin.
(S) Take the hiking trail opposite the car park and start the climb. Follow the signs for "16-Circuit des Cascades-16".
Pass through the insurgent camps (see the section "During the hike or nearby" for more information).
After the insurgents' camp, continue climbing until you reach a crossroads.
(1) Turn left towards "Site Préhistorique" (Prehistoric Site). Be careful on the steep descent.
On the descent, you can admire a superb waterfall with a pretty natural pool that will delight the daring and those who are not afraid of the cold on sunny days.
Do not pay attention to the cross paths, which are in fact recent developments designed to capture water from streams and direct it to the basins downstream.
Continue on your way to the rock shelter, otherwise known as the prehistoric site (see the section "During the hike or nearby" for more information).
Go down the path towards the car park. When you reach the undergrowth, turn right towards Nant Debout and follow the stony path up to the foot of the cliff.
(2) At the end of the road, turn right and start climbing along the cliff. Be careful, despite the width of the path, the overhang is significant and rock falls can occur.
You will hear the waterfall you saw earlier throughout the climb, and you will come out into some woods where you will notice fruit trees such as apple and walnut trees among the fir and spruce trees, as well as oak trees, clear signs of a permanent human presence in centuries past.
You will walk along a charming stream with clear water and numerous waterfalls and cascades, enjoying the coolness of the place before coming out onto the alpine chalets of "Nant Debout".
Take the time to see the alpine orchards where cows graze among beehives and meadows.
(3) Go down the road on the right; be careful not to continue straight ahead, as the road will take you away from your starting point. As you descend, leave a path on your left and continue along the trail, where you will see the undergrowth carpeted with wild garlic (early May).
(1) At the crossroads, turn left towards the insurgents' camps and continue your return journey along the path you took at the start of the route.
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