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From Aix-les-Bains, take the D913 Route du Revard to Pugny-Chatenod. In the centre of the village, you can park opposite the town hall or a little further down, towards the church, where there is another small car park.
(S/E) Opposite the entrance to the town hall is the old school, now used for community activities. Just to the left of the school, between the school grounds and a residential villa, look out for and take a small path. This is the start of the Chemin du Golet de la Pierre. The path climbs straight away, heading straight on, with a moderate gradient for the first kilometre. Stay on the path as you cross two small tarmac roads before reaching a tunnel.
(1) Go through the small tunnel that takes you under the Chemin de la Crémaillère, then carry on straight ahead. The gradient gradually steepens all the way to the summit of Le Revard, with little respite. Follow the well-marked, easily identifiable path right to the summit.
(2) As you make your way up, a gap in the canopy reveals your first panoramic view of Lake Bourget. A little further on, you’ll walk between large boulders before continuing your ascent to the left. You may occasionally need to use some steel cable handrails. You’ll arrive at a small, open outcrop. Enjoy this magnificent view of the valley and the tranquillity of the spot. You’ll find yourself facing a chalet near the Boucle de Bellevue.
(3) You have now completed the most challenging part of the ascent. Turn right at the chalet and continue along the path, now signposted as theGR® de Pays du Massif des Bauges. You’ll come out onto a small tarmac road; turn right. You are now on the Revard plateau and, as you pass the paragliding launch site, you can enjoy various panoramic views from the viewing platforms. Walk along these popular footpaths until you reach the restaurant.
(4) Leave the restaurant on your right and walk down the road for a few metres to find the start of a small path that leads down into the meadow to the left of the toboggan run. At the bottom of the toboggan run, cross the ‘Circular Observation Trail’ to rejoin the path that winds through the pastures.
(5) After passing a ski-lift departure point, cross the road to rejoin the path that climbs opposite. Follow this well-defined track, which leads first through woodland and then out into the open across the Revard plateau. The path brings you out onto the road.
(6) Cross the road and head towards Le Pertuiset. There are more lovely views over the Aix-les-Bains valley.
(7) At the T-junction, leave the Massif des BaugesGRP® route by turning right. The path leads you to the Col du Pertuiset. On arrival, the path tends to fan out like a delta. Keep well to the right.
(8) Col du Pertuiset: enjoy the panoramic views, and look out for the path on the far right which takes you back to the left, beneath the cliff, for the descent. The slope is steep at first, with a descent over rocky ground, but quickly becomes easier.
(9) Ignore a path on the left and, further on, a track on the right.
(10) At the next Fork in the road, turn right onto the path towards the Chapelle Saint-Victor. The start of the path can be difficult to spot: when you reach a round concrete table, retrace your steps for a few metres to find the path, which is just visible in the tall grass.
(11) Visit the small Saint-Victor Chapel, which is situated a little to the right in the woods and is easily accessible via a signposted path. Then return to the path and continue downhill. This narrow path will soon turn into a track. You will arrive at the old cable car station, which is now derelict.
(12) Take the road on the right. Follow this road for 2 km to reach Pugny-Chatenod (S/E).
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