Traversée des Bornes en mode doux. Etape 4

Departure point: Refuge du Lac de Lessy 1770 m

1/ From the Lac de Lessy, the stage is labelled "Refuge de la Pointe Percée". We start with a short morning climb to "Sous le Buclon", a little pass between Le Buclon and the Aiguille Verte du Chinaillon. Follow the path that cuts through the slopes below the summit of the Aiguille Verte, but it would be a shame not to climb to the top (beautiful views).
2/ At "Sur le Freu", the path drops steadily through the alpine meadows, passes at the foot of the lapiaz of Roc des Tours, and reaches "Les Bouts" via the chalets and Cuillery, with their typical Aravis architecture.

Option if you need to refuel: At "Bassins de Samance", follow "Le Chinaillon par Samance" to reach Le Chinaillon and its shops. (Outside July and August, only "Le cellier du Chinaillon" is open; bread shop). Then follow signs for Refuge de la Pointe Percée to the Parking des Bouts, passing the old Venay bridge.

3/ Continue up a long road to the "Maroly d'en bas" chalets, then along the L'Almet ski lift, to reach "la Clef des Annes". The Col des Annes is at 0.20 hrs (refreshment area). There's just 400m to go up to reach the Pointe Percée refuge via the Crête de l'Oulettaz, then on through some amazing lapiaz.