A long and pretty walk down through the forest on a snowclad road, well away from the slopes ; the walks allows to discover a large pine forest, with its clearing and hamlets, known as "Les Montagnettes"
Take the Lac Noir gondola to access the plateau of Plan Bois. Follow the signposts down towards the "Plan Bois" restaurant, and behind it to a forest track. When you reach signs "Praizes dessus", follow the route left through into the forest ; continue onwards down this road until the hamlet of "Praz Salvard", uninhabited during the winter.
In Praz Salvard, leave the road, following signs to the right indicating "Les Coches". Follow this itinerary until you reach the "Orgère" parking area, 10 minutes form the centre of les Coches.
Do not forget to turn right in Praz Salvard to return to Les Coches.
In Praz Salvard, leave the road, following signs to the right indicating "Les Coches". Follow this itinerary until you reach the "Orgère" parking area, 10 minutes form the centre of les Coches.
Do not forget to turn right in Praz Salvard to return to Les Coches.
Niveau difficulté
Level red – hard
Prices
Free of charge.
Opening
From 17/12/2022 to 22/04/2023.
Subject to snow conditions.
Subject to snow conditions.
Languages spoken
English
French
Characteristic
Minimum age
10 yrs
Animals accepted
yes
OK for families with children
yes
Elevation gain
200 m
Descent
200 m
Distance
6km
Type of itinerary
Return
Downloadable files
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Winter walks : Plan Bois via Praz Salvard
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73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
Altitude
1250m
Montchavin - Les Coches