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Set off from the Chalet des Champis, above the Lispach.
Marked with a Yellow Saltire
(S) Head towards the Tête des Cerfs via the Chemin de la Bourrique.
(1) Turn right to go round the Rouge Feigne pond, then carry on to the junction with a forest track
(2) Turn left and follow this forest track for 100 m, before turning right to descend into the Vologne Valley
(3) Head down to the right until you reach the road network at La Bresse-Honneck. Cross the departmental road carefully and walk for about fifty metres.
No signposting
(4) Head back up to the right, crossing and following the ski runs, until you reach Lac de la Lande. Take care in winter (skiers) and in summer (mountain bikers).
Blue Ring signposting
(5) Follow the path around the lake along the Chemin du Bas Chitelet. Ignore a path on the right leading to the ski lift stations; continue straight on until you reach a forest gate, just before coming out onto the Route des Chaumes.
(6) Turn left onto the path leading up tothe Auberge du Schmargult. Continue left along the path of the same name, walk past the inn following the Discovery Trail, and join the Route des Crêtes.
(7) Turn left onto it and walk along it carefully.
(8) Leave the road and head down to the left towards the Refuge du Sotré.
(9) Cross the Haut-Chitelet scree slope via the small path behind the refuge, and reach the Col de Thiaville, where the route joins the GR® dePays® du Tour de Vologne
Green Disc markings
(10) Turn right onto this path, passing the Retournemer ski lift by about sixty metres.
(11) Turn left at a right angle down the slope, running parallel to the ski lift. Cross the county road with care to rejoin the path opposite, and arrive on the Route de Retournemer, facing Lake Retournemer.
No signposting
(12) Turn right and walk carefully alongside the departmental road for about 350 m.
(13) Leave the road and follow the path to the left, cross the Vologne, and rejoin the GRP® Tour de Vologne trail, which runs alongside the Chemin de Retournemer.
Red Cross signposting
Continue to the right, following the Vologne at a distance, cross the bridge over it, and join the Route du Lac.
(14) Follow it to the left with care, passing the campsites, then walk alongside Lac de Longemer, preferably using the footpath. Once you reach the end of the lake, continue for about 200 m.
No signposting
(15) Turn right onto the Chemin des Rayons to enter Xonrupt-Longemer. At the junction, turn left onto the Route des Pergis and return to the Route du Lac.
(16) Carry on to the right, pass the Town Hall, and reach the roundabout.
Blue Ring signposting
(17) Turn right onto Route du Saut des Cuves; at the junction, turn left to stay on the same road, and ride through the residential area all the way to the finish at the Petit Xonrupt car park ( E).
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