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Access: La Ruchère resort can be reached via the D102a, from the Gorges du Guiers Vif between Les Échelles and Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont. Park in the car park of the La Ruchère cross-country ski centre.
(S/E) Take the path to the right of the Ruchère cross-country ski centre, which climbs towards the south-west, and follow the "3" snowshoe markings on the left. It is a pleasant, undulating route that mainly runs through the forest.
(1) After about 30 minutes, you will come to a crossroads at a place called Le Cemey (1320m). Continue straight on towards the Col de la Ruchère. The route continues through pleasant forest terrain.
(2) After another half hour, you will reach the highest point of the walk (Tracol). Continue south to Pré Gervet.
(3) Continue straight ahead for a few minutes until you reach Col de la Ruchère and its meadow.
(4) This wide meadow at the foot of Petit Som is always pleasant, whatever the season. The beautiful scenery makes you want to linger.
To return, go back to Pré Gervet via the same route.
(3) Take the path heading north on the right. This begins a long descent, which is quite steep in places. You will reach the Habert road and then a crossroads.
(5) Follow the road to the left for about 150 metres until you reach the lowest point of the walk.
(6) Then take a track on the left (follow the "3" snowshoe markings) which leads back to the car park (S/E).
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