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Departure from the Chalets de la Buchille, accessible via the narrow and steep forest road of the same name, which starts at the hamlet of Les Bossons, just before the village of Bellevaux when coming from Thonon-les-Bains via the D26. Park in the small car park in the last right-hand bend, below the chalets (around ten spaces; if there is no space, park further up, near the chalets).
Signposts at major junctions.
(S/E) Take the mountain track heading north towards the Chalets de Pertuis. Climb gently and steadily to the chalets.
(1) At the Chalets de Pertuis, turn right towards Mont Billiat. Climb straight up a ridge before joining it via a left-hand bend.
(2) Continue along the ridge path, then go around an imposing rocky peak on the right. Follow the winding path up a very steep grassy slope, then cross from left to right at the top of the slope. Cross several rocky escarpments equipped with chains to reach the summit ridge (cairn).
(3) Turn left and follow the ridge, which is steep at first until you reach a secondary summit, then gently sloping but narrow until you reach the summit, which is marked by a small metal cross.
(4) Descend to the Chalets de Pertuis by the same route (look out for the cairn that indicates where to leave the summit ridge on the right).
(1) Take the mountain track on the left to descend to the Chalets de la Buchille (S/E).
The ridge of the Grande Pointe des Journées is short but exposed, with a steep drop on its northern side. Access requires a few easy rock climbing steps but on uncomfortable terrain. Be very careful on the ridge and preferably stay on its southern slope. Those who are afraid of tricky passages should avoid this route on the ridge and remain at the small pass (where the view is already very beautiful).
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