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The starting point is at kilometre 2 on the road leading up to the 1600m station. Parking is available directly opposite.
(S/E) Take the track perpendicular to the road at a place called La Balme. It starts to climb and branches off to the right just after the meadow.
(1) Continue straight ahead. The farm track climbs steeply. Reach the wide track leading from the station at an altitude of 1700m (discovery trail).
(2) Continue straight ahead on the road that runs alongside the Combe de Narreyroux torrent.
(3) Turn right to cross the bridge over the stream. Then take the road downhill. Continue along the road to the Notre-Dame Chapel. After viewing the frescoes, leave the road.
(4) Just opposite the chapel, at the VVT signpost no. 13, take the path on the right that goes downhill. If you prefer to stay on the road, after a few bends, the two paths meet on the bridge.
(5) Cross the bridge to reach the right bank. Just after the bridge, on the right, take the stairway path that leads to the canal. From below, you can see the white sign indicating the botanical trail. When you reach the canal, turn left and follow the path downhill.
You are now on the canal that will take you back to the starting point. It descends slightly parallel to the road and goes around Le Rouchas.
(6) You will come to a bench with an information panel. The view is very pleasant. Where the canal meets the main road, it is made of concrete. Take the road uphill to arrive at the starting point just after the bend (S/E).
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