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Start from the Gruvaz car park at the top of the hamlet of the same name. Please note that it is small! There is a municipal shuttle bus that takes you there from Saint-Gervais. The start is not very intuitive and is not signposted.
(S/E) Return by road to the hamlet of La Gruvaz.
(1) Take thefirst street on the right called Chemin des Chavannes.
(2) Take the first grassy path on the left, crossing a small bridge over a ditch. Go around the field downstream and join a path.
(3) From here, the signposts become more frequent. Turn right, uphill, towards the Chalets de Miage. The climb is steep. You are in for an hour of fairly strenuous but fortunately shaded walking to Le Tranchet.
(4) Continue straight ahead towards the Chalets de Miage. The end of the shaded area also marks the end of the steep section.
(5) This is clearly the most pleasant part of the hike, with the destination in sight for about an hour and a gentle climb along the Gruvaz Gorge on a sometimes narrow path. This section can be a little tricky with young children or dogs: keep a close eye on everyone. Arrive at the Chalets de Miage.
(6) This is a very popular spot, especially with hikers walking the TMB between Truc and Tricot.
(7) Follow the signs for "parking Gruvaz" on the right to descend via the carriage road. It is impossible to go wrong. Occasional passing of vehicles. This section is of no particular interest.
(8) Keep to the right to finish the descent, heading towards "parking de la Gruvaz" and reach the car park (S/E).
Visorando member
Difficult 
Association / Club / Walk leader
Very difficult 
