1/ Start from the Culées parking
2/ Take the forest track towards the Col de la Balme, which leads to I’Avanchereau.
3/ Follow the path to the right towards the Col de la Balme, taking the small wooden bridge, which is very useful for avoiding getting your feet wet.
4/ At the Col de la Balme, take the path on the left towards the Col de la Lanche
5/ At the Col de la Lanche, continue towards the Pointe de la Gay
6/ Pass through Les Profanfas and take the ridge leading to the summit of Pointe de la Gay at an altitude of 1801m.
7/ Follow the ridge to the Col des Chavannes before descending to the chalets of the Alpage des Chavannes.
8/ Take the forest track towards Les Culées, then at the sign indicating “altitude 1450m”, turn right towards Les Culées through the forest.
9/ Descend the grassy path then switch to the forest (some tricky sections with chains)
10/ Rejoin the forest track then descend to the Les Culées parking
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A 360° panorama awaits you from the top of the Pointe de la Gay, with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, the Roc d’Enfer and all the surrounding peaks.
