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Park on the small circular road D57D which joins the Col de Porte ski resort, heading towards Les 3 Sommets (restaurant) when coming from Grenoble or Saint-Laurent-du-Pont via the D512.
(S/E) Take the path on the left opposite the resort's ski and toboggan runs, to the right of the Les 3 Sommets restaurant building. This path is circular, starting on the left and looping to the right, running alongside the forest on the left and the slopes on the right. You can admire a few wood carvings along the way.
(1) Follow the path, which you will share with skiers and hikers. Pass under the Charmant Som chairlift, then tackle a few hairpin bends before reaching the Oratoire d'Orgeval.
(2) Head north again, continuing towards Charmant Som. From the Oratoire d'Orgeval, when there is plenty of snow, the fairly wide path turns into a trail marked by skiers and snowshoers.
You will arrive at a plateau where you will see two buildings, the Charmant Som chalets. These buildings, which are closed in winter and sometimes even half buried under the snow, house an inn well known to hikers in summer (as you can drive up there), the Auberge du Charmant Som, and a sheepfold and cheese dairy.
(3) Take a short detour to the left to the edge of the cliff to admire the view of the Grande Sure.
(4) Retrace your steps back to the buildings.
(3) Climb towards Charmant Som, heading due east.
(5) Now head north up the slope if you can, or take the switchbacks, depending on your fitness level. You will reach a first promontory before arriving at the summit of Charmant Som.
Admire the 360° view, including Mont Blanc to the north-east, which is clearly visible in good weather.
(6) Descend via the same route. Beautiful view overlooking the Chalets du Charmant Som.
(3) Descend via the same route to the starting point (S/E).
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