A hike that takes you to the Col de l'Aup Couti with a view of Lac de Montriond, then on to the Chalets de Lens.

From the Col de Bassachaux (1777 m), a listed Geopark, you'll head for the Col de l'Aup Couti on an easy, fairly level path. From here, you can admire the view over the Aulps valley and Lac de Montriond.

You will then reach the foot of the Pointe de Chavache (1812 m). Here you can meet flocks of sheep. The winding path becomes steeper to reach the Col de l'Aup Couti.

At Col de l'Aup Couti, you can admire Mont de Grange and the cliffs of Pointe d'Ardens. You then descend to the Chalets de Lens mountain pasture.

Then back up to the Col de Bassachaux via part of the GR5, which crosses the Abondance valley.

A great hike to enjoy the mountain scenery in a wild valley setting.