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Access: To get to La Saussaz from Saint-Martin-de-la-Porte, head towards Beaune. At La Villette, turn left towards Le Mollard. Pass Charbutan and then Les Rateaux; the car park is at the end of the road.
(S/E) Leave the road on the left; the trail begins by descending towards the Chapelle de la Bachellerie in the hamlet of Lechepre.
(1) Leave the main road and turn right onto the path that begins the climb.
(2) When you reach the Petit Col des Encombres, note the nature of the ground. The gypsum seems to have been sculpted by water, which has made circular holes in it. Continue left towards the cross.
(3) Take the path climbing to the left, which is a little longer but has a gentler incline. Leave the shorter but fairly steep path (on the right as you climb), which will be the way back.
(4) This is where the two paths meet. Turn left and follow the path.
(5) If you look towards the summit (north), you will see a herd of ibex on the rocks. Do not disturb them, as they are easily visible. The path slopes northwards and crosses over to the other side
(6) If the ibex were not lower down, you might see them in this area. Follow the climb to the summit, keeping north.
(7) The final section is a little difficult. The path is steep and a little slippery due to the earth and gravel. There is a handrail all the way to the summit. It is welcome, especially for the descent, but there is no danger. Highest point. A cross and, more importantly, an orientation table allow you to name all the surrounding peaks. What a sight!
(8) Return via the same route until you reach the trail junction.
(4) Continue straight ahead on a steeper section until you reach the next junction.
(3) Continue on the same path to return to the starting point (S/E).
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Visorando member
Easy 
Association / Club / Walk leader
Difficult 
