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From Briançon, take the Col d’Izoard road to Cervières. Turn left onto the Route des Fonts (follow the signs, passing in front of the church). Park in the car park after Les Aîttes, near the old La Chau farms.
The La Chau farms are visible from the track and accessible via a path which you will take on the way back.
(S/E) Leave this path on your right and take the track on the left (north) towards Lac des Sarailles. This path then heads north-west
(1) Go past the lake, skirting it to the left, and continue the climb.
(2) At the next junction (Customs hut), turn right towards Le Chenaillet.
(3) At the summit, descend towards Collet Vert to the east (not shown on the map, but signposted). You will see some steps and will need to pass a handrail (see video).
On the small pass, follow the ridge eastwards then north-eastwards to reach a junction.
(4) Take the path on the right heading south-east. Pass a first unnamed lake (on your right) then Lac Noir.
(5) Continue your descent southwards and pass the Bergerie des Fraches.
(6) Head down towards La Chau and enter the hamlet of the old farms.
(7) Take the path heading south-west to rejoin the track, then follow it back up to the car park (start/finish).
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