Long and beautiful walk that ends with an “aerial” passage with ladders to cross the cliff. 830 m of vertical drop, 4 hours: ascent and descent quite shady.
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The departure is in Lovettaz, a hamlet in the commune of Saint Jean d’Arvey (road on the left at the entrance to the village). The climb is sustained, but the landscape is worth it
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Much less steep variation for the descent (yellow route above) via the waterfall of the Doria and the Carret’s cave. There are also 2 via ferrata quite difficult for discerning amateurs …
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