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Park in the car park near the Peisey chairlift at the Plan Peisey resort.
(S/E) Take the track leading to the Chapelle des Vernettes, which you can cut across at the hamlet of Vieux Plan. After the two bends in the track, you’ll reach the junction with the path leading up to the foot of the Combe ski lift.
(1) Turn left onto the path climbing along the edge of the forest, following the signs for the Col de l’Entreporte.
The path climbs steeply out of the forest; at the top of the Combe ski lift, you’ll catch sight of the impressive west face of the Aiguille Rousse directly opposite.
(2) The path heads towards the Col d’Entreporte and begins an exposed traverse beneath the slopes of the Aiguille Grive. Once you reach the base of the pass, the path begins to climb in tight hairpin bends; the view is spectacular. A good break at the pass gives you the chance to admire Bellecôte and the Mont Pourri massif.
(3) Descend across open ground to the chalets at La Chail.
(4) Climb to the right, still off the beaten track, towards the summit. The slope is very steep, but you may be able to find a faintly marked path.
Take care not to get too close to the western cliff face, which may be unstable. The final few metres are the most impressive, but the unobstructed view is well worth it!
(5) Carefully make your way back down (bearing in mind the slope) to the chalets at La Chail.
(4) Continue to the right along the descending track. Before reaching the forest, join the track leading to the Rosset mountain pasture.
(6) Turn right onto it, and at the hairpin bend, take the path opposite, signposted ‘Chapelle des Vernettes’.
(7) Poncet stream. Stay on this path to reach the chapel.
(8) Stay on the path, then continue along the road to return to the original junction.
(1) Follow the same route as on the way there to return to the Peisey chairlift car park (S/E).
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