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Hiking itinerary : Les Frasses

A lovely walking route through the forest between Montchavin-Les Coches (plateau de Plan Bois) and Plagne Bellecôte.

Sport Hiking itinerary : Les Frasses Montchavin-les-Coches

About

Departing from Montchavin-les-Coches (73210)
Average length : 04h00
Total elevation gain : 58m
Vertical drop : 116m
Distance : 12km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

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 gondola exit, cross the Mont Blanc piste to get to the Petits Loups beginners' area, which you'll ski down, then cross the Ecureuil ski lift to find yourself on a wide groomer piste.
At the bottom of this piste, there's a rise you need to take, which is the entrance to the Frasses trail.

Beautiful views of the Mont-Blanc and Beaufortain massif.
There are several high-altitude restaurants on the Plan Bois plateau.

Please note that this trail is shared with our cross-country skiing friends (do not walk in their tracks).

In summer:
From Les Coches: take the Lac Noir gondola.
From Montchavin: take the Coches gondola (free), then the Lac Noir gondola (paying).

Lifts used:
Lac Noir gondola lift: Sunday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:15 and 13:30 to 17:40.
Télécabine des Coches: Sunday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:15 and 13:30 to 17:40.

Option to dine at the "Chez Laurette" restaurant.

Info :
You can also get to Plan Bois by car.

REMINDER: our dog friends must be kept on a leash in the ski area, especially around Plan Bois and the sled dog outings.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 58m
Altitude max : 1900m
Vertical drop : 116m

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

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    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.

    Methods of payment accepted : Bank/credit card, Check, Cash

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Adapted to all-terrain strollers

    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. REMINDER: our dog friends must be kept on a leash in the ski area, especially around Plan Bois and the sled dog outings.

    Period of practice

    From 14/12/2024 to 21/04/2025.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Accessible via ski lift
    Equipments
    • Picnic area

    Access

    Plan Bois Chez Laurette 1830m 73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
    Departing from : Montchavin-les-Coches (73210)
    Latitude : 45.539398 - Longitude : 6.716402
    Information update on 22/11/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne