A out-and-back hike to Col Ratti, at the foot of the majestic and steep Roc d'Enfer, offering superb panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc chain, the Aravis peaks, the Dents du Midi and the Dents Blanches.
The path climbs up through the alpine pastures where Abondance cows graze, and with a bit of luck you can spot chamois frolicking on the foothills of Roc d'Enfer.
Guided steps
1/ Departure from the Col de l'Encrenaz car park. From the signpost for ‘Col de l'Encrenaz’. Follow the direction of ‘Col de la Basse’.
2/ 100 metres further on, take the path that passes behind the Ancrenaz bar, at the signpost for ‘l'Encrenaz’. Continue to follow the ‘Col de la Basse’.
3/ At the hamlet of en l'Aup, stay on the path that crosses the hamlet and continue to the Col de la Basse.
4/ At Col de la Basse, continue on the path on the left, which climbs straight up through the mountain pasture until you reach Col Ratti.
5/ Once at Col Ratti, take the same path back. Follow the signs for Col de la Basse, then Col de l'Encrenaz.
