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From the Saint-Ange plateau, park as high as possible near Pré du Four. To do this, take the tarmac road and then the forest road. Park as close as possible to the barrier prohibiting use of the final section of the forest road (car park 50 m before the barrier, not shown on the map).
(S/E) Begin the climb via Chemin du Marchand and reach a crossroads after about 300 m.
(1) Turn right onto the forest track that joins the "Balcon Est" trail.
(2) When you reach the junction with the Balcon Est trail, turn left (south-southwest). Follow this very wide track, which climbs at the beginning, then continue along a small, well-marked path (fairly long traverse along the hillside). You will then join the route coming from Varces.
(3) Continue for about 100 metres until you reach the next junction.
(4) Take the route straight ahead that leads to Col de l'Arc (the route on the right is shorter but steeper).
(5) Turn right and rejoin the shortcut trail coming from the right.
(6) Continue north to Col de l'Arc.
(7). From the pass, climb right to Pic Saint-Michel along the ridge.
(8) Descend via the same route to the pass.
(7). Descend for about 300 m.
(6) Take the shorter path on the left, which leads back to the outward route.
(4) Continue left until you reach the junction with the path from Varces.
(3) Leave the path you took on the way up and descend to the right towards Varces. The descent is through the forest on a well-marked path to reach the forest road.
(9) Head towards Pré du Four. The end of the hike is on the forest road (S/E).
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