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The start is from Col des Annes.
(S/E) From the pass, a well-marked path heads south. Just follow the signs for "Refuge Gramusset". The path is wide, very busy and some sections are equipped with chains. Pass the Tête des Annes and the Pointe des Delevrets to reach the Col de l'Oulettaz.
(1) Descend to the right, cross a rocky section and reach a fork.
(2) Continue uphill until you reach the refuge.
(3) From the Gramusset refuge, the path is only marked by green dots. There are no more signs, but the trail is easy to follow.
(4) Shortly after the refuge, the path splits in two: take the right-hand path (south-east). Climb up the Combe des Verts in a mineral world with a magnificent sharp limestone pavement. Cross a long scree slope and, after a steeper section, you will reach the Col des Verts.
(5) From the pass, follow the path on the left that leads to the bottom of the Cheminées de Sallanches. This is where the serious stuff begins. The first 15 metres are classified as grade III but there are good handholds. This is the most difficult section, but there are a few bolts for those who want to secure themselves. Be particularly careful of falling rocks here.
The rest of the climb is technical (T4-T5) but well marked. Just before the summit, there is a short passage under an overhanging block that requires you to lean out into the void.
Then join the normal route and follow the ridge to the summit of Pointe Percée.
(6) Descend via the normal route, which turns right to the north-west and, despite being very busy, has no markings or aids. It is not difficult to find your way down, but there is a high risk of rockfall, especially if there are a lot of people. Do not linger.
(3) Once you reach the Gramusset Refuge, the return route is the same as the outward route (S/E).
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