Francou, from Promiod

Access

Leave the motorway junction at Châtillon, turn left and continue for about 300m until you come to a roundabout: take the third exit and continue straight on Via E. Chanoux. Go through the centre of Châtillon for about 600m and then turn slightly right onto Via Menabreaz to follow for 450m to the characteristic roundabout with the "Matterhorn" inside. Take the second exit and take the Valtournenche road, following it for about 7.6km to Antey-Saint-André where you turn right onto for La Magdeleine. Climb up the regional road for 4.6km until you reach the junction for Promiod. Follow the little communal road to the right for 1.4km until you come to a large free car park on the left 🅿️  where you can leave your car.

[0h23'] - [14.9km]
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The information provided here has been verified as of the date of the route survey. Before setting off, it is advisable to ensure that no substantial changes have occurred on the route to the starting point. We therefore recommend the use of the satellite navigation apps provided by Google or Apple for up-to-date and detailed directions.

Description

0h00' From the car park, proceed in a southerly direction entering the village of Promiod. After a short descent, you will first reach the chapel dedicated to Saint-Antoine (fountain 💧 on the right) and a little further on, after a short ascent, the fork with the entrance to the path (fountain 💧 at the beginning of the path).
0h05' Follow the path that leaves the last houses of Promiod and crosses the meadows, bordered by a wooden railing, until crossing the farm road just above. Continue along the beautiful mule track until the next meeting with the farm road, which, once reached, you will walk along for a long stretch. Continue on the dirt track that cuts across the left orographic slope of the Vallon de Promiod, leaving the first pastures for the beautiful coniferous forest of Praz Carral. The track climbs steadily and passes the ruins of Boettes before reaching a fork in the road.