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Park at Les Merciers if possible (limited spaces) or in the valley.
(S/E) Take the marked trail that climbs westward.
(1) At elevation 1329, take the north-facing combe that follows a stream and climbs steeply along a meadow until it reaches the forest.
(2) Take a path on the left that climbs less steeply, goes around a cliff and then levels out. After 500 m, on the flat, head east to leave the forest at the Molière lodge, which you will reach.
(3) Follow the plateau path northwards to the summit (orientation table).
(4) At the top, take the southern ridge and follow it, passing various passes (Pas du Tracollet, Pas de l'Ours) until you reach Pas de Bellecombe.
(5) Descend north-east onto the plateau and join the path that runs across it. Take it south.
(6) After the drinking troughs, take the marked path (sign) to the east, which descends into the forest and joins a meadow (elevation 1429).
(7) Take the path on the left (north) which joins the outward route.
(1). From there, take the large valley that follows a stream and join a road.
(9) Continue for about 500 m to reach Les Merciers (S/E).
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