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Bois de la Follie hiking trail

An easy route on a good path with information boards about the mountain environment. Mainly in the forest, with lovely panoramic views of the Beaufortain massif and Mont Blanc.

Sport Bois de la Follie hiking trail Montchavin-les-Coches

About

Departing from Montchavin-les-Coches (73210)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 120m
Vertical drop : 120m
Distance : 1.7km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

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    Start from "Chez Laurette" in Plan Bois
    1/ The trail starts from the end of the asphalt road. An information board presents the route and what you will find along the way.
    2/ From the information board, go behind the EDF block and continue to the right 3/ Join Les Frasses dirt road.
    4/ After crossing the stream, bear left and follow the turns of the path as it climbs. The forest becomes less dense.
    5/ Go left at the junction, cross the stream again (usually just a trickle of water) and you will arrive at the Chalets de la Follie.
    6/ The path goes down and then turns sharply to the right to reach the plateau at Plan Bois.
    7/ Go down to the left and you will come back to the starting point in 5 minutes.

    Access either on the road to Plan Bois or on Plan Bois chairlift in summer.

    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Languages of documentation : English, French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Whenever you go hiking, remember to take cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream and a small first aid kit, as well as suitable clothes for your outing, according to the season and the weather forecast.

    Watch out for herds

    Period of practice

    From 29/06 to 31/08/2024.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Accessible via ski lift

    Access

    Plan Bois 1830m 73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
    Departing from : Montchavin-les-Coches (73210)
    Latitude : 45.539819 - Longitude : 6.716713

    After the Chez Laurette restaurant.

    More informations

    Information update on 18/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne