Sentier du Tétras-Lyre
On the Jaillet massif, this forest path, crossing the territory of the black grouse, joins old mountain pastures on the ridge line.
It offers an exceptional view of the Aravis and Mont-Blanc massifs.
A variant on the left leads to the Christomet (1853m) and the Oratory (30 min) which offers a breathtaking 360° view!
0/ By car or on foot, start at the bottom of the Jaillet, follow the direction of the Jaillet gondola and Luge 4 Saisons then turn right to the Ball Trap car park.
1/ Walk towards the Cabane des Frasses (1625m).
2/ Rejoin the Tétras-Lyre path by the westbound connecting path.
3/ At the first crossroads on the left follow the direction of the Tétras-Lyre trail.
4/ The black grouse route approaches a small path which rises rapidly in the spruce forest.
5/ The path then climbs up to a fork which leads to the moor with rhododendrons and blueberries.
6/ The path allows you to reach the ridge line and open up to the panorama.
7/ Then go back down to the forest to the Ball Trap.
Route details
Description
By car, follow signs for Jaillet cable car and Luge 4 Saisons then turn right until you reach the Ball Trap parking lot.
Walk towards the Cabane des Frasses (1625), join the Tétras-Lyre trail by the westbound connecting trail, at the first crossroads on the left follow the direction of the Tétras-Lyre trail.
The black grouse trail takes you along a small path that climbs quickly through the spruce forest to the Frasses cabin (picnic tables, dry toilets).
The trail then climbs to a fork that leads to rhododendron and blueberry moorland. The path allows you to reach the ridge line and open up to the panorama before descending into the forest to the Ball Trap.
8 reading tables and 2 orientation tables adorn the trail and will help you discover rich and varied natural environments and their fauna.