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On leaving the Saint-François-Longchamp resort (1650 m), head towards Col de la Madeleine. At the hairpin bend turning left, take the second track on the right and continue to the Chalets du Cours d'en haut car park.
(S/E) Take the road that continues to climb, heading south and then east.
(1) Continue climbing on the road on the right towards Pic du Cheval Noir via the lakes. Follow the signposts (PF) from the start of the Rocher Blanc ski lift. The path runs alongside the Rocher Blanc ski lift.
(2) At the intersection with the path coming from Lac Bleu, take the path on the left (PF) towards Lac Blanc. Pass the lake and then begin a long climb up a grassy slope to Crête du Roc Blanc (aerial passage) and then over rocks.
(3) At the intersection, take the path on the right that continues to the Col du Cheval Noir.
(4) At the pass, take the grassy path on the left, then continue over the rocks to Pic du Cheval Noir (some difficult passages over the rocks). The path gradually moves away from the ridge and then turns left towards the summit (this last section is steep).
(5) When you reach the peak, you will see a horse statue and enjoy a 360° view of the Mont Blanc massif, the Lauzière massif, the Pic de l'Etendard and the Aiguilles d'Arves.
The return journey follows the same route, via the Col du Cheval Noir, then the fork you passed on the way up.
(3). To avoid the Roc Blanc ridge, instead of turning left, continue straight ahead for about 600 metres.
(6) When you reach a hairpin bend, take the grassy path on the left which will lead you to a small stream.
(7) Turn right onto the grassy path without crossing the stream.
(8) Return to the track running parallel to the chairlift (altitude 2,305 m). Continue along the track until you reach the initial fork.
(1) Continue to the right and, after a right-hand bend, join the (S/E).
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