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From Villaz, north of Annecy, head for Bois Brûlé (1,169 m), following the road signs for "Le Parmelan".
The car park is at the end of a forest road.
(S/E) Take the path marked "Parmelan" via Chalet Chappuis, ignoring the shortcuts that bypass Chalet Chappuis (1,251 m) along the way.
This is the first refreshment stop of the day and the only one open, as the others are closed on weekdays in October, at the Chalet Chappuis.
(1) Continue climbing towards Parmelan.
The path you have been following becomes a trail. Head east to enter the woods. After about a kilometre, leave the path that descends to La Blonnière.
At the next intersection, a sign offers two options for accessing Parmelan:
- via the Grand Montoir,
- via the Petit Montoir, which will be the return route.
(2) The path via the Grand Montoir gradually winds its way into the cliff and becomes more fun, with steps, chains and railings. This access via the Grand Montoir is preferable when climbing and in dry weather. You will appreciate the work done by those who have made this passage safe.
This section leads to the plateau at an altitude of 1,731 metres.
(3) Continue to reach the Parmelan refuge.
(4) Return to the previous crossroads.
(3) Turn right to reach the Petit Montoir at 1584m.
(5) Continue north to reach the Chalet d'Anglettaz (1,500 m) via a vast area of sharp limestone pavement.
(6) Climb back up to Petit Montoir via the same route.
(5) Take the signposted Villaz - Bois Brûlé trail, a balcony trail that passes at the foot of the cliffs before rejoining the ascent route at the intersection of the Grand Montoir and Petit Montoir trails.
(2) Retrace your steps back to the Route Forestière car park (S/E).
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