A beautiful, long loop to take in a number of views of the Chambéry valley and surrounding area, starting from a small hamlet within easy reach of the town.
1/ From the car park, walk a few metres along the road into the hamlet and turn right onto "route de l'école".
2/ Go past a fountain, walk another 50 metres or so and then turn right onto a dirt path.
3/ The path climbs gently at first, then twists and turns as the slope steepens.
4/ After about an hour's climb, you come to an open area. The Nivolet cross appears above you. Go right to reach "les Grands Prés", the mountain pastures below the pas de l'échelle.
5/ Cross the pas de l'échelle. This passage through a weakness in the cliff is equipped with cables and ladders to help you on your ascent. It is advisable to remain cautious. This section is not recommended for those prone to vertigo.
6/ After reaching the Nivolet cross, take the path along the ridge to the Chalets du Sire.
7/ From the chalets, continue along the pastoral path down to the belvedere at Le Sire.
8/ From here, look for the path leading down towards Malpassant. Follow it over a series of switchbacks to the place of the same name.
9/ Reach the paragliding take-off area, then walk along the cliffs to the "Replat".
10/ Finally, return to the hamlet of Pragondran and the departure car park.
2/ Go past a fountain, walk another 50 metres or so and then turn right onto a dirt path.
3/ The path climbs gently at first, then twists and turns as the slope steepens.
4/ After about an hour's climb, you come to an open area. The Nivolet cross appears above you. Go right to reach "les Grands Prés", the mountain pastures below the pas de l'échelle.
5/ Cross the pas de l'échelle. This passage through a weakness in the cliff is equipped with cables and ladders to help you on your ascent. It is advisable to remain cautious. This section is not recommended for those prone to vertigo.
6/ After reaching the Nivolet cross, take the path along the ridge to the Chalets du Sire.
7/ From the chalets, continue along the pastoral path down to the belvedere at Le Sire.
8/ From here, look for the path leading down towards Malpassant. Follow it over a series of switchbacks to the place of the same name.
9/ Reach the paragliding take-off area, then walk along the cliffs to the "Replat".
10/ Finally, return to the hamlet of Pragondran and the departure car park.
Plain text period
From 01/05 to 31/10.Subject to favorable weather.
