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Park in the car park near the Peisey chairlift at the Plan Peisey resort.
(S/E) Take the road to the Chapelle des Vernettes, which can be cut off in the hamlet of Vieux Plan. After the two hairpin bends on the road, you will reach the intersection of the track that climbs to the foot of the Combe ski lift.
(1) Turn left onto the path climbing to the edge of the forest and follow the signs for Col de l'Entreporte.
The path climbs rapidly to leave the forest at the top of the Combe ski lift, where you can see the impressive west face of the Aiguille Rousse directly opposite.
(2) The path heads towards the Col d'Entreporte and begins an aerial traverse beneath the slopes of the Aiguille Grive. Arriving below the pass, the path begins to climb in tight hairpin bends, offering spectacular views. Take a well-deserved break at the pass to admire Bellecôte and the Mont Pourri massif.
(3) Descend through the fields to the chalets of La Chail.
(4) Climb to the right, still off the trail, towards the summit. The slope is very steep, but you may find a slightly marked path.
Be careful not to get too close to the western cliff, which may be unstable. The last few metres are the most impressive, but the unobstructed view is well worth the effort!
Descend carefully (given the slope) to the Chalets de la Chail.
(4) Continue to the right along the descending track. Before the forest, join the Rosset mountain pasture track.
(5) Turn right onto it, and at the hairpin bend, take the path opposite, signposted Chapelle des Vernettes. Stay on this path to reach the chapel.
(6) Stay on the path and then continue along the road to return to the initial crossroads.
(1) Take the same route as on the way out to return to the Peisey chairlift car park (S/E).
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Visorando Member
Moderate 
Tourism professional
