Visitor alert :
This hike is accessible with a dog, but we advise you to keep your dog on a lead throughout the entire route. This helps to protect wildlife, preserve flora and ensure the peace and quiet of other hikers.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step :
Departure: From the Galerie Hydraulica, cross the road towards the Pralognan power station. Cross the village to reach the stream: follow it up to your left for 100 metres.
1/ Take the bridge on your right and cross the stream. The path branches off to the left into the forest, towards Planay Chef-lieu.
Follow the markings to reach the Planay valley: follow the stream upstream to the bridge at the foot of the village. Cross it and follow the road on your left.
2/ When you reach the departmental road, cross it and take the path opposite, heading towards Le Villard on the right bank/Gorges de Ballandaz/Notre-Dame de la Salette.
3/ Leave the village and climb up to a place called Le Chesalet: pass the house and continue straight ahead. Enter the forest and descend to the departmental road. Cross it and take the path 20 m further on your right, towards Le Villard/Gorges de Ballandaz.
4/ At the intersection, descend on your right towards Le Villard.
5/ You will arrive behind the town hall office/Galerie Hydraulica.