Take off - Le Grand Chat - Hike and Fly

Orientation : Ouest, Nord-Ouest Coordonnées GPS : 45°26’46.4’’N - 06° 12’53’’E, altitude : 1992 m

Description

Flight conditions : Good conditions during slope breeze. Take-off often windy.

Dangers & difficulties: Possibility of strong breeze in valley (vallée des Huiles).
High Voltage Power supply lines on top of peak (Pic des Huiles).

Access : From La Rochette, go to Cucheron pass (Col du Cucheron) by Vallée des Huiles. Take 1st road on the right (500m) and park close to Chalet de la Jasse. You can reach also this point from Saint Alban des Hurtières.
Walk until Champet pass (Col du Champet), then follow to south direction Crêtes des Mollards path until the Grand Chat.
Superb 360° scenic to La Lauzière, Les Bauges, La Chartreuse.
Difference in level : 450m. Walking duration : 1h approx.