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From École en Bauges, follow the Chéran and head for the car park (996 m) at the end of the authorised road; beyond this point, access is restricted.
(S/E) Continue up the road for 350m, ignoring the paths that cross the Nant Fourchu stream on your right, which lead to other adventures.
(1) Turn left onto the path known as Gros Fayard. It climbs into the forest with some very steep sections before emerging higher up in the mountain pasture where the slope levels out.
Go through a gate, pass a large building and reach a Y-junction.
(2) Continue climbing up the left-hand branch. Little by little, the beauty of the Orgeval valley will reveal itself and may even be illuminated by a ray of sunshine
From the intersection, a beautiful pastoral track stretches out before you to the Chalets d'Orgeval. L'Arcalod is on your left, the Pointe de Chaurionde on your right and the Pécloz behind you.
Join the group of buildings that form the Chalets d'Orgeval
(3) The track is now over; a path follows it and leads to the Col d'Orgeval, clearly visible, in 20 minutes.
(4) At the pass: panoramic view with the Tournette, Mont Charvin...
Descend via the same route, stopping for a break at the Chalets d'Orgeval. Caution is advised on the steep sections mentioned at the start.
Return to the car park (S/E).
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