The start of the hike follows the Neuvache with a path that is sometimes paved and therefore picturesque, as the humidity can linger for a while while while the sun has long been on the ridges ahead.
Towards the cross, it is possible to add a return trip to the green lake (about 20 minutes more in return (without stopping). The path climbs up through beautiful twists and turns to the Pas des Griffes.
On arrival at the pass, take and follow the ridges on the left, the ridge is very wide most of the time, no passage requires hands, only two small places require more attention.
The path is obvious until the passage of the Pissine. At this point, on the right is the pointe de la Pissine (seems possible to climb, see Topo JLB). On the left is a small unnamed summit (2724 m) where there is a small casemate.
Descent to the lakes with at times well marked paths, at others less so, but the route is quite obvious. Three beautiful small lakes. For the end of the descent, aim for the path coming from the lake of Curtalès.
Once you have reached the bottom of the Vallon, follow the Terre Rouge refuge, Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges and the signs for the Chenalette car park.
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Passage de la Pissine
Between trail and off-trail, this hike goes along very beautiful and wide ridges without major difficulties until the passage of the Pissine. During the descent, you will also come across some pretty lakes.
About
Signs
Follow the path towards the Mathoset, follow it towards Pas des Griffes (GRP). On the way back, a well-marked path from the Lac du Curtalès. The rest is unmarked.
Prices
Free of charge.
Reception
Long route. Not to be done in foggy weather. Good sense of direction for the off-path.
No major difficulties on the ridges.
Period of practice
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contacts
Access
From Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, head towards Valmenier then before Valmenier 1800, head towards the Chenalette car park: the starting point of the hike.
