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From Thonon les Bains, take the RD12 towards the Vallée Verte. Pass the Col du Cou and then, at the hamlet of Ramble, turn left onto the RD246 until you reach the Col des Moises. Park your vehicle in the small car park opposite the oratory.
(S/E) Continue along the RD246 for about 300 metres until you reach the second car park.
(1) Go up to the right into the pasture and enter the woods. Go through the gate; the path is easy and follows the contour line at an altitude of 1,150 metres. A series of signs provide information for hikers about protection and drinking water in this area. You will come to a crossroads.
(2) Leave the forest road that continues towards the Chatillonnet farm and take the path. Go straight up to the right (old orange-yellow markings). Through a beautiful pine forest, you can already admire some beautiful views of Lake Geneva. Go around the summit of Crêt Pujin to come out onto the mountain pastures at the junction withthe GR® Balcon du Léman.
(3) Head north-east, following the red and white markings. Pass the small oratory of Sainte-Jeanne-de-Chantal. Climb up to the paragliding take-off point with superb views of Lake Geneva.
(4) Descend by the same route to the previous crossroads.
(3) Turn left, go around the small pond to the south, then turn left and enter the coniferous forest. Climb gently uphill and, after a few bends, you will reach a clearing with a cute little log chapel dedicated to Saint Francis de Sales.
(5) Continue south and, as the path winds around, you will see the guardian of the site: a knight in armour. Then wind your way along the hillside to arrive below the summit of Mont Forchat. Go around to the south and up a steeper slope to reach the monumental statue of Saint Francis de Sales at the summit. Enjoy the 360° panorama with Mont Blanc to the south.
(6) Begin the descent on a very steep, stony path to reach Col de l'Encrenaz.
(7) Continue opposite and follow a series of hairpin bends on an easy route shaded by young fir trees to reach the Col des Moises car park (S/E).
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