Park at the Saussaz car park.
(S/E) Turn right onto an old track and follow it to the first junction.
(1) Leave the old road and turn right towards the Col des Encombres.
(2) Turn left onto the ridge path to Perronnet.
(3) Carry on straight ahead to the Petit Col des Encombres.
(4) Carry on straight ahead to the next junction.
(5) Two options:
- You can turn right to climb steeper slopes.
- Turn left, heading south-west, to take a gentler, circular ascent. You’ll reach a junction at the Petit Perron.
(6) Turn left and begin the climb to the Grand Perron des Encombres.
Take care on the final climb, which is slippery and prone to slipping. Use the handrail for support.
(7) Turn round and head back to the Petit Col des Encombres.
(4) Turn right and head down, due south, through the mountain pastures to a junction.
(8) Turn left, cross the Ruisseau de la Saussaz via small footbridges and continue to a junction.
(9) Turn left towards La Saussaz and head for the car park (S/E).