In winter :
From Montchavin, take the Coches gondola (free) and then the Lac Noir gondola.
From Les Coches: take the Telebufette and then the Télécabine du Lac Noir.
At the exit of the gondola, cross the Mont Blanc slope to get to the beginners' area of the Petits Loups that you will ski down then cross the Ecureuil ski lift to find yourself on a wide grooming slope.
At the bottom of this slope, you have a rise that you have to take and that is the entrance of the Frasses trail.
Beautiful views on the Mont-Blanc and Beaufortain massif.
Possibility to eat on the Plan Bois plateau, where there are several high altitude restaurants.
Be careful, the trail is shared with our friends the cross-country skiers (do not walk in their tracks)
In summer :
From Les Coches: take Lac Noir Gondola
From Montchavin: take the Coches gondola (free) and then the Lac Noir Gondola (paying)
Lifts used :
Lac Noir gondola lift: from Sunday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:15 and from 13:30 to 17:40.
Télécabine des Coches : from Sunday to Friday from 09h00 to 12h15 and from 13h30 to 17h40
Possibility to eat at the restaurant "Chez Laurette
Info :
You can also go by car to Plan Bois
- Sport
Hiking itinerary : Les Frasses
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A lovely walking route through the forest between Montchavin-Les Coches (plateau de Plan Bois) and Plagne Bellecôte.
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About
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Signs
Beaconing cross-country ski routes in winter
Map references
IGN map Les Arcs La Plagne 3532ET on sale in sports stores and newsagents - You can also find all our itineraries on sale in our tourist offices (€3).
Further informations
Groomed trail, Stone, Ground
Prices
Free entry but parking fee is compulsory. Winter :
Gondola ticket to be picked up at the lift ticket office for 8€ each (free for children under 5) or a weekly pedestrian pass (excluding Vanoise Express) for 60€ (13 to 74 years old inclusive) and 48€ (5 to 12 years old).
Summer :
Price: 8€ (13 years and over) - 6.50€ (5 to 12 years)
1-day La Plagne pedestrian/mountain bike
- Adults (aged 13 and over): €20
- Children (aged 5 to 12 inclusive): €16
1 week La Plagne pedestrian/mountain bike
- Adult (aged 13 and over): €73
- Children (aged 5 to 12 inclusive): €59.
Reception
Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first-aid kit, and the right clothing for your outing, depending on the season and weather forecast.
Dogs are allowed in the gondola, but must be kept on a leash.
Period of practice
From 29/06 to 31/08/2024, daily.
From 14/12/2024 to 21/04/2025, daily.
- Pets welcome
- Accessible via ski lift
- Picnic area
Contacts
Access
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