From Innimond to Ordonnaz in a circular

Start from Innimond, at the beginning of the road leading to the viewpoint and the paragliding site (next to the wash house). Parking spaces are available.

(S/E) Head east on the path towards Ordonnaz (as indicated on the signpost). You will be following a good section of^{the GR®®59}.

(1) A little further on, take a path on the right as indicated by the signposts: be careful of the cliff. Shortly afterwards, you will come to a fork in the path.

(2) Head left uphill, climbing some steep slopes at times, following the yellow and white-red markings.

(3) Head towards a calvary on the left (nice viewpoint).
Go back a few metres, then turn left and head almost due north to reach a viewpoint not far away with a beautiful view to the east of the Grand Colombier and the Alps (with a possible view of Mont Blanc).
The path then runs alongside a fitness trail. You will come to a large open space.

(4) After passing the paragliding take-off area, head straight uphill towards an orientation table (viewpoint offering a beautiful view).
Continue straight ahead on the uphill path. The path then runs almost horizontally on Mont Pela on a clear spot facing west.
Reach Le Col du Grand Pertuis at a crossroads of tracks and paths.

(5) Continue almost straight ahead, veering slightly to the right, following the signposts (do not take the path opposite, which climbs uphill).
At the^second fork, continue to the right, following the^GR®® trail (the path on the left leading to Molard de Don is valid but is steeper).
Reach the summit of Mollard de Don.

(6) Turn right onto the path (following the signs).
Further down, you will reach a large open space at Les Yvoires.

(7) Continue straight ahead on the small tarmac road.

(8) Shortly afterwards, at a fork, leave the road and follow the path on the right for about 1 km.
Rejoin the road and follow it for 200 m.

(9) Take the path on the right, following the red and white^GR®® markings.
You will rejoin the road. Continue straight ahead for a few metres until you reach a crossroads.

(10) Turn left onto the RD94a road for about 150 m, then continue on the small road on the right until you reach a crossroads at the entrance to the village of Ordonnaz.

(11) Turn completely left (south-east) onto the RD94 road towards Lompnas for about 700 metres.

(12) At a bend in the road, take the path almost opposite into the Combe d'Innimond (no signposts).

(13) Turn right at the junction with another path and, shortly afterwards, take a slightly less marked path opposite, heading uphill (the one on the left is a dead end).
After an uphill section, you will come to a fork (follow the yellow markings).

(14) Turn right onto a path with a fairly steep descent (take care!).
Once you reach a meadow, the path is fairly even but not very well marked. You will come to a fork at Les Chanaux.

(15) Continue straight ahead towards Innimond. You will reach a fork in the path.

(16) Continue straight ahead and join the^D94A.

(17) Continue right towards Innimond (S/E).

Updated by the author on 27/04/2025.

Good hiking boots and walking sticks are recommended.

Nature cannot digest your rubbish. Take it with you!

The route is generally in good condition: there are regular markings and signposts.

A description of the difficulties encountered is given as follows:
- green: fairly easy route with no significant elevation changes or difficulties
- blue: steeper slopes and/or gradients on a well-marked route
- Orange: route presenting some technical difficulties and/or poor route viability (markings or visibility of the path).

From (S/E) to (1): green difficulty.
Progression on a good path with no difficulty.
^GR®® White Red markings

From (1) to (2): green difficulty
A good path is followed on an easy route.
^GR®® White Red markings

From (2) to (3): blue difficulty
A trail with some steep slopes is followed.
Yellow and^GR®® White Red markings

From (3) to (4): green difficulty
A fairly easy route on a good path.
Marked in yellow and^GR®® white and red.

From (4) to (5): blue difficulty
After a steep climb on a good path, the route continues without difficulty along the long ridge of Mont Pela.
Markings in yellow and^GR®® white and red.

From (5) to (6): blue difficulty
Take a carriage road, then an uphill path with a few steep slopes (caution: the ground can be slippery in wet weather).
Markings in yellow and^GR®® white and red

From (6) to (7): blue difficulty
The route follows a downhill path, then a carriageway. Just before the (disused) antenna, do not hesitate to take a small parallel path on the right if the ground is muddy.
Markings in yellow and^GR®® white and red

From (7) to (9): green difficulty
Easy route via a small road and a carriageway
Yellow and^GR®® White Red markings.

From (9) to (10): blue difficulty
The start of the trail is moderately visible at the beginning (but well marked), then it continues in a well-marked manner.
Marked in yellow and^GR®® white and red.

From (10) to (11): green difficulty
A road (with little traffic) is used.
Yellow and^GR®® white and red markings.

From (11) to (12): green difficulty
A road (with little traffic) is used.
No markings or signs are visible.

From (12) to (13): green difficulty
The route follows a good carriageway.
There are no markings.

From (13) to (14): blue difficulty
There is a slight difficulty at the fork shortly after entering the forest: take the less marked path on the right. The rest of the route is fairly easy on a road suitable for vehicles.
There are a few traces of yellow markings.

From (14) to (15): blue difficulty
On the way down, the trail follows a fairly steep section that can be quite slippery when wet (take care), then levels out across the meadow.
Yellow markings.

From (15) to (17): green difficulty
The route follows a good track suitable for vehicles.
Marked in yellow.

From (17) to (S/E): green difficulty
The RD94a road is used for a short distance to return to the starting point.
No visible markings

Alternative route: at the^second fork, I suggest a more direct route to Mollard de Don (about 300 metres away, compared to about 800 metres via the suggested route). However, the route includes a few steep slopes at times.

Note that Innimond is locally spelled Innimont.

• Calvaire des Portes: close to the Chartreuse de Portes, a viewpoint with an orientation table offers a beautiful view.

• Lac d'Ambléon: this is a lovely place that I encourage you to visit. For more information, click here

I also encourage you to continue along the beautiful road to Saint-Germain-les Paroisses (RD41).