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The car park is accessible from Perquelin after about 100 metres of easily passable track. It is indicated by a sign saying "Parking à 100m" at the end of the tarmac road.
(S/E) To begin, follow the winding forest road.
(1) At the crossroads, continue straight on along the forest road towards Col de la Saulce.
(2) At the second fork, follow the forest road that crosses the stream on the right.
As you continue, the road narrows before disappearing and turning into a path that you must follow to Col de la Saulce.
(3) When you reach the pass, marked by a sign of the same name, turn right and follow the sign for "Cabane de Bellefont / 1.1km / 0h35". This will take you to the Cabane de Bellefont at the foot of the pass of the same name.
(4) Then turn left towards the pass indicated by a new sign at 0h50.
(5) At the crossroads, continue left towards the Col de Bellefont, leaving the path on your right, which you will take on the way back.
(6) At the pass, turn left and follow the ridge towards the Lance Sud de Malissard.
(7) Now the serious stuff begins. At this point, you reach the steepest and most difficult part. The path climbs among the rocks, so be careful not to slip and knock stones onto the person below you. Also watch out for stones that may fall from above!
Due to its steepness and configuration, this section requires you to use your hands and is therefore not recommended for everyone. Until you reach the summit, the trail alternates between steep sections and ridge sections.
(8) Arriving at the summit of the Lance Sud de Malissard. The view is panoramic, allowing you to contemplate the entire Chartreuse massif as well as the entire length of the Belledonne mountain range. On a clear day, it is even possible to see the first peaks of the Bauges and Mont Blanc!
Turn around and, for the descent to the pass, it is advisable to proceed with caution as the steep passages on the way up are slippery on the way down. Watch out for rocks!
(6) After reaching the Col de Bellefont, descend to the right via the path you took on the way up.
(5) At the crossroads you passed on the way up, turn left towards the south to cross the plateau called Chaos de Bellefont. You will then follow theGR®9(white and red markings).
(9) At the next crossroads, turn right and leave theGR®9to head towards the car park below the plateau.
The path is magnificent, descending between two limestone walls with breathtaking views of the Dent de Crolles plateau. However, watch your step as the descent is quite steep and falling is not recommended.
(10) The path crosses the forest road and continues straight ahead to another forest road.
(1) Turn left onto the forest road you took on the way up and continue to the car park (S/E).
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