Mount Julioz

From boulder to boulder, on this beautiful rocky ridge, reach Mount Trelod summit : a perfect viewpoint over the highest peaks of the Bauges, the surrounding villages and valleys of the massif.

Starting point : Garins hamlet

1/ Take the track (white and red markings, GR96) rising through the meadows, passing by two stone chalets (refuge).

2/ After 3 switchbacks, the track follows the mountain side towards Plane pass ("col du Plane"). Leave the track to follow a steep trail on the right.

3/ Higher up, turn left. You will reach the ridge, first in the forest and then between easy to climb boulders. From there, you will tower Doucy valley and its villages, at the foot of the imposing mount Trélod.

4/ After a first "false-summit" (1645m), follow the ridge up to the actual summit (1672m).

5/ Retrace your steps until the forestry road, then take the trail going down directly towards Garins refuge.

D/ Hameau des Garins.

1/ Take the track (white-and-red markings / GR96) that climbs through the meadows, passing near two stone chalets (gîte/refuge).

2/ After 3 hairpin bends, the track contours back towards the Col du Plane. Leave it for a steep path on the right.

3/ Higher up, turn left. You will reach the ridge, first in the forest and then through easy and enjoyable rocks to scramble up.
From here, you overlook the Doucy valley and its villages at the foot of the imposing mass of Mont Trélod.

4/ After a first sub-peak (1,645 m), follow the ridge to the summit (1,672 m).

5/ Descend by the same route down to the forest road, then find (opposite where you emerge onto the forest track) the old path that leads straight down to the Gîte des Garins.