Planaval – Lago di Fond (3h10) The path ascents steeply through the forest running underneath some cliffs (photo 1). Quickly you have views on Planaval and the surrounding Valgrisenche valley (photo 2). After passing the ruins of Benew you come close to the Torrente de Planaval. You pass some water structure after which the...

Grand Alpe – Menthieu (0h30) This stretch covers the distance between the actual end and start of the hike. It runs along the asphalt road for 3.5km and though it offers nice views, it is slightly boring. Therefore, walk fast on this easy stretch and within 30min you are at the start of path 14B. This part can also be covered...

Surier – Becca Refreita (3h00) Follow path 10 on the dirt road further into the valley. Turn left at the next junction and after a little while the path leaves the road and becomes a nice ascending forest trail. Signs indicate some big protected trees here. After in total about 1h30 you come to Alpe Monte Forciaz. Cross the...

Col St-Charles – Lago d’Arpy – Lago Pietra Rossa (3h30) A very easy path numbered 15 with mild slope leads through the forest up to Lago d’Arpy. In the last part before the lake you have a nice view on the waterfall (photo 1) which originates from the lake. Lago d’Arpy is a beautiful lake (photo 2) with several parts...

General notes: This 22km route skips the Chamole chairlift which introduces an additional 400m of ascent. This has a few benefits with respect to taking the lift: i) no time dependency for the return, ii) adds forest as an environmental variety, iii) useful if you are scared of lifts. Alternatively, you can park by the Chamole...