From the Grandes Platières cable car departure station (Flaine forum), follow signs for “les Grands Vans”. At “Balacha” (Flaine Forêt), head towards the “Col de Pierre Carrée”. Behind the Eos and Hélios residences, at a place called “Le bassin de la Pallud”, head towards “Col de Pierre Carrée” and then “Les Grands Vans”. At the top of the Gérats chairlift, there are some tables and benches, perfect for taking a break and contemplating the view of the Aup de Véran, with the resort and lake below. The return journey takes you along a wide and shady, gently sloping path, passing a snow-melt waterfall below the Grands Vans chairlift. From “Balacha”, head back along the same route where you can see the Flaine Forêt sports facilities (archery, tennis, outdoor laser, and climbing).