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Park at Pleynon, which can be reached via the small road between Saint-Hugues de Chartreuse and the Col du Coq.
(S/E) Head south on the track that overlooks the Pleynon meadow at the start, then continue through the forest.
(1) When you reach a wider track, marked by a cairn at the intersection, turn right. The track is fairly level at first, then climbs before reaching L'Emeindras.
(2) Follow the trail to the left across the meadow and you will soon reach the barns of L'Emeindras de dessus, where you will also join theGR®9.
(3) Follow the small trail to the left, south-east, straight up the slope to reach the 1491m summit, then continue left on theGR®9and descend following the ridge to the Col de la Faïta, which has two signs, the first at 1425m and the second at 1410m.
Leave two paths on the left, including theGR®9, shortly after the 1410m sign.
(4) Then begin the steep climb to Bec Charvet. This path is not marked on maps and is unmarked. It follows the ridge and leads to the open space of Bec Charvet at 1738m
(5). 360° panorama. Descend northwards towards the Col du Coq, visible from the summit. The path is still unmarked but remains visible and steep. It eventually leads to a clearing, which is none other than an old ski slope.
(6) As you descend due north, note the old foundation blocks of the pylons on the left; vegetation is gradually reclaiming its rights.
The descent will inevitably end on the track that supports theGR®9.
(7) Turn left; the track will soon start to climb again and turn into a path.
TheGR® will descend again to join a wide track.
(8) Continue left towards the south, and quickly leave theGR® which climbs back up the slope to the left.
Stay on the track and continue until you reach the crossroads you passed at the start of the hike and its cairn.
(1) Descend to the right along the same path you took on the way up to return to the car park (S/E).
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Very difficult 
