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From Embrun, take the N94, then the D568 to reach the La Fontaine de l'Ours car park (1550m). Note that the end of the route is on a narrow but very passable road.
(S/E) From the La Fontaine de l'Ours car park, take the Pyramides trail, which starts at the back of the car park.
(1) 500m after the car park, pass the Belvédère de l'Aiguillas viewpoint.
(2) Pass the Belvédère des Pyramides viewpoint just before the stream. You are now on a wooded and relatively flat path that descends to the Colombier stream, which you must cross. Continue along the wooded path on the side of the mountain, which alternates between ascents and descents. Further on, the path widens and leads to a stony road (be careful, as some cars use it to reach the Grand Clot car park). At this intersection, take the road on the left (no markings). A few hundred metres further on, leave theGRP® Tour du Lac de Serre Ponçon on your right and continue to the Grand Clot car park (1660m).
(3) Cross the car park and take the ascending path. It is made up of hairpin bends (it is possible but not advisable to take the numerous shortcuts that join the main path). The climb is mainly through forest. A few dozen metres after passing a path descending to the right, the Morgon cirque appears at a place called Les Portes de Morgon.
(4) Turn left and take the path that descends very slightly to the right towards Pic de Morgon. Continue along the plateau until you reach a sheepfold and a watering hole. Behind it, the slope becomes steeper. Continue climbing the dirt and stone path to reach Pic de Morgon, which offers a magnificent 360° view.
(5) Take the path following the ridges towards the south-east. Be careful at two slightly vertiginous passages where you will need to use your hands (on the second passage, make sure you walk on the top of the ridge and not underneath, as it is quite dangerous). Continue to the crossroads with a path.
(6) Turn left to descend into the Cirque de Morgon towards a small lake. At the bottom of the Cirque de Morgon, at the first few larch trees, leave the path on the left and continue straight on towards the lake. Go around the lake (dry in August 2016), keeping it on your right, until you reach a crossroads above it.
(7) Continue straight ahead up the slope to an altitude of 2,035 metres. Turn right at the crossroads and arrive at the Col de la Baisse.
(8) Continue along the Charance trail on the left, leaving the trail to Pic de Charence on your right. Climb up to Col de Charance. From the pass, descend (mainly through woods) to the La Fontaine de l'Ours car park (S/E).
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