1
From the parking lot of the Grand Echaillon (alt. 1162m), go along the hostel buildings on the right and go up on the left just before the start of the cross-country ski trails.
2
At the crossing of the Grand Echaillon Sheepfold (alt. 1185m), turn left to follow the white and red markings of the GR93.
3
Join the D199, follow it to the right for a few meters then turn right again onto a track that climbs into the woods (Ravin de Pissenible). Stay on this wide track, following the markings carefully, and emerge onto the D199 at the post Sausse Lawn (alt. 1330m)From there, you can make a round trip to the Col de la Bataille to admire the landscape over the Gervanne valley on one side and Bouvante-le-Haut on the other. Back to Lawn of the Sausage leave the GR93 and take the downhill road (yellow and green markings).
4
At the exit of the first bend, leave the tarmac and take the path on the right which goes down towards the Grand Echaillon. Continue on the main track, following the markings carefully. After traveling 1,5 km from the D199, watch for the start of a path on the left in a bend. Take it to reach the place called Hut of Carp (alt. 1140m).
5
Turn left on the beautiful track following the direction of Grand Echaillon. Join the Lion Pass (alt.1191m).
6
Descend along the path opposite, carefully following the markings. Cross a very dark spruce grove and return to the starting point.
