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Depart from the Pré Rond car park.
(S/E) Take the path that passes under the Pré Rond ski lift and turn left.
(1) Once you enter the woods, this path will go around Tournetalon, descend slightly, and then gradually climb again. Stay alert to stay on this path, where a few yellow markings are visible on the trees.
(2) Leave the path that descends to the left and take the one on the right. In two sections, the vegetation, due to the presence of ferns, takes over a little. Cross the Malacard stream and exit the undergrowth.
(3) Head back up towards the Col de l'Occiput, where a magnificent green and wild valley catches your eye just below you. Climb gently through a small carpet of greenery and rhododendrons to the Col de l'Occiput.
(4) At the pass, you will arrive at the "Le Dahu" trail, which you will climb until you reach a well-marked but unmarked path on your left.
(5) This path also winds its way through rhododendrons and blueberries to reach the ridges, where a 360° panorama awaits us. The next objective is the chalet of the old ski lift station. Return to the Le Dahu trail for a few dozen metres.
(6) On the left, a path well covered with greenery leads you to the orientation table. Continue along the ridge path, where a few cairns mark the route, to reach the Claran ski lift arrival station.
(7) Descend through the meadow or take the trail back via the Col de l'Occiput.
(4) Descend to the Super small pass on the left-hand track. Once you reach the car park, take the road to return to Pré Rond.
(8) Just after the tunnel on the right, take the snowshoe trail that will bring you back to the starting point (S/E).
Up to the Col de l'Occiput, there is a beautiful climb through the forest, after which the landscape opens up and you can enjoy lovely views of the mountains and valleys. We actually extended our route along the ridge to the Col de Claran and, on the way back to the Col de l'Occiput, we preferred to descend towards Pré Rond via the ski slopes rather than going via Super Small Pass. All in all, a beautiful walk with varied landscapes.
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