From the Col de Chaussy to Fontanious

Park in the large car park at the pass.

(S/E) Set off along the path which starts immediately behind the chapel.
Head towards the signpost marked ‘Le Grand Coin 4h’.

(1) Take the path which winds its way up through a series of wide hairpin bends to the edge of the forest at l’Alpettaz. After half an hour’s walk, curiously enough, Le Grand Coin is now only 2 hours away.
The path enters the forest and crosses through it; note the gypsum outcrops as you pass.
As you emerge from the forest, the path opens out onto a flat area, near two small wooden chalets.
After the clearing, you can either continue along the path at your own pace or tackle the slope head-on.
After the exertion of the latter option, you’ll emerge onto a flat area, the end of this walk.
There’s a beautiful panoramic view of the Maurienne mountains: the Aiguilles d’Arves on one side, and the resort of Saint François Longchamp, just visible in the distance, on the other.

(2) Follow the ascent route back to the large car park at the pass (S/E).

No water points, but there is a bar and restaurant at the start, open in season.
Sunglasses.

Cross-country skiing is available in the Grand Coin Nordic area.
Marked snowshoe trails.