An easy walk, either from Montchavin or Les Coches, with access via the telecabin. The view of Mont Blanc is fantastic. The forest is beautiful, and walking in winter is wonderful. The Plan Bois plateau is in the sunshine.
Itinerary from Montchavin
* Take the Coches gondola (free for pedestrians), then the Lac Noir gondola.
At the exit of the gondola, cross the Mont Blanc piste (blue) to find yourself in the Petits Loups beginners' area, which you skirt on the forest side. At the bottom of this carpet, you'll find the squirrel ski lift, which you'll cross. Take the wide groomer track down towards Chalet Chez Laurette and you're there.
Itinerary from Les Coches
* Take the Télébufette or shuttle bus, then the Lac Noir gondola.
As you leave the gondola, cross the Mont Blanc piste (blue) to find yourself in the Petits Loups beginners' area, which you skirt along the forest side. At the bottom of this carpet, you'll find the squirrel ski lift, which you'll cross. Take the wide groomer track down towards Chalet Chez Laurette and you're there.
This brings you to the magnificent Plan Bois plateau.
You can walk in this wide-open space and admire the Mont Blanc chain. It will take 20 minutes to walk up the plateau and back to the gondola to return to the resort.
* Take the Coches gondola (free for pedestrians), then the Lac Noir gondola.
At the exit of the gondola, cross the Mont Blanc piste (blue) to find yourself in the Petits Loups beginners' area, which you skirt on the forest side. At the bottom of this carpet, you'll find the squirrel ski lift, which you'll cross. Take the wide groomer track down towards Chalet Chez Laurette and you're there.
Itinerary from Les Coches
* Take the Télébufette or shuttle bus, then the Lac Noir gondola.
As you leave the gondola, cross the Mont Blanc piste (blue) to find yourself in the Petits Loups beginners' area, which you skirt along the forest side. At the bottom of this carpet, you'll find the squirrel ski lift, which you'll cross. Take the wide groomer track down towards Chalet Chez Laurette and you're there.
This brings you to the magnificent Plan Bois plateau.
You can walk in this wide-open space and admire the Mont Blanc chain. It will take 20 minutes to walk up the plateau and back to the gondola to return to the resort.
Niveau difficulté
Level bue - Medium
Prices
Free access. Lac Noir gondola lift (€8 at the lift ticket office if you don't have a valid ticket) and Coches gondola lift (free for pedestrians).
Opening
From 13/12/2025 to 18/04/2026.
Subject to snow conditions.
Subject to snow conditions.
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Characteristic
Minimum age
6 yrs
Animals accepted
yes
OK for families with children
yes
Durée
1h00
Distance
2 km
Elevation gain
0 m
Descent
0 m
Type of itinerary
Circuit
Précision balisage
Markings with 2 blue snowshoes on a white background
Passages délicats
Crossing the Mont Banc slope at the gondola exit (skier)
Nature of the terrain
Groomed trail
To discover as well
Winter Walks : Le Plateau de Plan Bois
Arrivée télécabine du Lac Noir Les Coches
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
Altitude
1250m
Montchavin- Les Coches
