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Park on the road leading to the Village du Soleil in Montgenèvre, on the left-hand side before the old border post.
(S/E) Walk down to the lower station of the Mont Quitaine chairlift. Cross to the left to join the Rio Secco path. Stay on this path (at the first junction, ignore the path on the left) to begin a gentle descent leading to a track running alongside the Rio Secco.
Quickly take the correct path on the left, cross the stream via the footbridge and, following the left bank, reach the valley floor. Cross the stream again and pass in front of the Bergerie des Baïsses.
Continue along the path which, winding through the grass, climbs until it joins theGR®5.
(1) Turn right onto it and, after a gentle climb, reach the Chaberton crossroads (signpost).
Take the path on the right, cross the Rio Secco and then begin the long climb towards the Col.
Pass in front of the old Baraque des 7 Fontaines.
(2) Then follow the yellow markings to reach the Col du Chaberton.
Take the path on the left to reach the ruined forts.
(3) Descend via the same route, taking a short detour to the Rocher Rouge chairlift, and head towards the junction ofthe GR®5and the sheepfold.
(1) Stay on the track on the right bank of the Rio Secco, which also forms part of theGR®5. Return to the car park (S/E).
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