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The walk starts from the car park at the forest house.
(S/E) With your snowshoes on, head east towards Mont Mézenc.
(1) Facing the forest, turn right and follow the edge (GR® markings).
(2) You probably won't see it if there is snow, but this is the source of the Gazeille.
(3) Before reaching the road, turn left into a wide clearing in the forest to reach the Croix de Boutière car park.
(4) Turn left onto the path leading to the restaurant. There, quickly turn left onto a path that enters the woods and winds its way through. At the exit, follow the trail climbing towards the north summit and reach the cross.
(5). From there, all you have to do is enjoy the view. Descend southwards, passing between the two summits.
(6) Then follow the ridge line to the orientation table at the southern summit (located in Ardèche). Your efforts will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the village of Les Estables below and Mont Alambre.
(7) Descend in the opposite direction to this viewpoint to a second orientation table from which you can enjoy the view of the Alps on a clear day.
(8) Then head towards the northern summit topped by a cross.
(6) Turn left and begin the descent into the wide saddle separating the two summits. Enter the forest, taking care to follow the path to the right of the signpost. At the Peccata cross, turn left and follow the road. Return to the starting point by taking the most direct route back to the car park (S/E).
