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In Aussois, head towards the Plan d'Aval and Plan d'Amont dam lakes.
Park under the Plan d'Amont dam.
(S/E) Take the path towards the Col d'Aussois.
This path, accessible to the shepherd's 4x4, runs along the western shore of the lake to its northern tip.
(1) At the Sétéria bridge, turn right towards the Refuge du Fond d'Aussois.
(2) About 200 metres further on, turn left.
(3) Further up, leave the path that climbs to the Refuge de la Dent Parrachée on your right. Continue straight ahead and follow the Saint Benoît stream until you reach the Fond d'Aussois refuge.
(4) From the refuge, you can admire the view of the pass and the "plain" you have just crossed while enjoying a coffee on the terrace of the refuge. You may even be visited by the guardian's goose.
Go back down the way you came for about 600 metres until you reach the Notre Dame des Anges chapel.
(3) Take the path on the left that climbs up to the right of the stream. As you climb, you will discover the view of the Col d'Aussois before turning towards the Refuge de la Dent Parrachée.
(5) Before reaching the refuge, take the path on the left that will lead you to Lac du Genépy at an altitude of 2,900 metres.
(6) From the lake, you can admire the Cirque du Glacier du Labby and, if you turn around, you will see the Glacier de l'Etendart.
Return via the Refuge de la Dent Parrachée.
(7) Descend to the Refuge de la Fournache.
(8) Continue along the path that runs along the edge of the Plan d'Amont lake.
(9) Be careful below the refuge, after crossing the Fournache stream, take the unmarked path on the right and do not join the 4x4 track above.
This trail will take you to the start of a ski lift, where you will descend a road to an old quarry, which you must cross before reaching the car park at the foot of the dam (S/E).
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