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The start is from a car park in La Sure sur Autrans next to the first chairlift, the Quai lift.
(S/E) Cross the ski run and take the path that climbs to the right and then heads south. The climb along this path is straightforward. Cross the La Sure ski lift crossing, taking care of skiers heading uphill. Take the same path opposite, heading south.
(1) After a series of hairpin bends, leave this path and turn left, heading due north onto the Plénouze trail. Continue along this steep path for 250 m.
(2) Still climbing, turn right onto a very narrow path that winds its way southwards through the trees.
(3) Cross the forest road at the Font Chaude marker (watch out for cross-country skiers). Continue up this path heading north-east. On the left you can see a snow-capped peak – that is our destination.
(4) Pass the “sous Plénouze” signpost and continue climbing northwards, skirting the summit on the right to avoid a steep slope, especially if there are no tracks.
(5) At the summit, the view is breathtaking. Flat rocks are often visible for a picnic. From here, head back south-south-west, staying on the summit, then begin the descent towards the south-west. The slope is not too steep for snowshoeing. Pass the “Font Chaude” marker again.
(3) Take the forest track heading north for 800 m.
(6) Turn left (altitude 1528 m) onto a path that descends in a straight line towards the south. Join the path taken on the ascent.
(2) Continue straight ahead along the route you took on the way up. The return journey is a gentle walk along this snow-covered road back to the car park (S/E). Watch out for skiers when crossing the slopes.
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