Park in the centre of Larche.
(S/E) Descend towards the Ubayette and reach the bridge that crosses it.
Turn left onto thePR® trail, which quickly climbs into the forest. Follow the signs for Tête de Plate Longe at the first intersection; the return trail arrives from the left at this point.
(1) The path climbs for a long time through the forest in a westerly direction, then south-westerly.
(2) Once out of the forest, the path climbs to Pas des Manzes, where it intersects with the return path and the path on the right that climbs to Tête de Plate Longe.
(3) Continue climbing on a faint path, keeping an eye out for cairns.
(4) Once at the summit, I advise those who are prone to vertigo (and others, for that matter) not to get too close to the edge overlooking the Abriès torrent 1,200 metres below.
Retrace your steps to Pas de Manzes
(3) Turn right at the Pas des Manzes intersection.
Continue the descent through the Vallon des Vaches.
(5) Continue until you reach the fork in the road from the outward journey.
(1) Turn right and follow the same route as on the way up to reach the centre of Larche (S/E).

