This hike crosses a Natura 2000 site and is subject to specific regulations. Please respect them (see practical information).
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Departure from the Poursollet car park.
(S/E) Take the 4x4 track at the end of this car park, which descends slightly at the beginning, and follow the signs for "La Barrière". This track passes partly through forest and partly through pastureland.
(1) When you reach the Barrière chalets, leave the track and take the path on the right that climbs towards the Plateau des Lacs (sign). This path follows a small stream and winds its way through a very open area of juniper and blueberry bushes.
(2) Ignore the shortcut on the right across the stream, which leads directly to Lac Canard, and continue straight ahead.
(3) At La Valette, cross two passages over a rock block. No particular difficulty in dry weather, but the area may be slippery in wet weather. Continue to reach the Pas de l'Envious.
(4) Stop to admire the view.
Then, there are two paths to choose from to reach the Plateau des Lacs (formerly Lac Fourchu!). Take the one that climbs up to a promontory overlooking Lac Fourchu.
After the promontory, descend to Lac Fourchu, go around it on the right and head for its south-western tip (closest to Taillefer).
(5) At the crossroads, ignore the path on the left that leads to Taillefer and turn right to begin the descent towards Poursollet. Be careful, this descent is quite steep and very stony (and therefore a little slippery)! Return to the car park where you started (S/E).
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