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Park at the Chalet d'Arvière, an ONF lodge open to all, in the heart of the mountains.
(S/E) When you leave the ONF refuge, turn right and retrace your steps along the forest road for about 800m. Pass the hairpin bend on the right, ignoring the path leading off to the left, and you will come to a crossroads with a car park on the right. At this crossroads, take the path opposite on the left signposted Charbemènes, Grand Colombier and Pin Daubrée.White and red markings.
(1) Leave the road and take the path on the left that leads to the Col de Charbemènes, a gradual, shaded climb. Pass near the Sapin Daubrée and reach a crossroads. Turn left to reach the pass (1316m). Enjoy the first view that opens up before you.
(2) Follow the marked trail heading south-west, still on theGRP®, which leads to the Grand Colombier cross (1,525 m), where there is an orientation table offering a magnificent 360° panorama of the Alps, Mont Blanc, Lake Bourget and the Rhône.
(3) Continue towards the Col du Colombier car park.
(4) From the car park, climb the path that leads to the highest point of Grand Colombier.
(5) From this point, turn back to return to the pass.
(4) Take the road on the left and descend to reach the first hairpin bend.
(6) Before the hairpin bend, cut across the fields (yellow markings on the parapet) and arrive at the Granges du Colombier.
(7) Turn onto the path on the right and continue downhill. Return to the Col de Charbemènes.
(2) Turn left to rejoin the outward route. Return to the ONF lodge via the same route as on the outward journey (S/E).
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