This is a lovely walk through a forest of larch, spruce and Swiss stone pine trees. Although it is quite long, the walk is relatively flat and is a good choice for families as the paths are well trodden.
A lovely walk in the cool undergrowth, where you can pick blueberries and mushrooms, spot animals and enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest, depending on the season, before arriving at the Pierres Blanches lake and enjoying a magnificent view of our beautiful valley while picnicking on the airs around the lake.
Lac Noir Gondola departure
1/ At the gondola exit, turn right (P), pass under the Lac Noir gondola line and follow the path which remains on the mountainside and then leads to a forest track (P).
2/ Climb to the right to reach a flat area.
3/ Follow the flat forest track to the crossroads (P).
4/ Keep right, the forest road crosses a ski slope and continues for about 1 km.
5/ Leave the forest road (P), take a path which climbs to the right and leads to a small plateau (P). The trail then turns left and crosses the entire length of the plateau.
6/ The path is lightly marked in places, but soon reappears before a short climb leading to a meadow (P).
7/ A white stone path accompanies you on the right and climbs up to the small road (P).
8/ Turn right, passing between a large chalet and the arrival of the chairlift.
9/ A path (P) takes you in 50 m. to the lake on the right.
P = Signpost on the circuit
The return journey follows the same route and takes about the same amount of time. If you've taken the Lac Noir gondola, remember to ask what time it closes and allow a little time for your return.
1/ At the gondola exit, turn right (P), pass under the Lac Noir gondola line and follow the path which remains on the mountainside and then leads to a forest track (P).
2/ Climb to the right to reach a flat area.
3/ Follow the flat forest track to the crossroads (P).
4/ Keep right, the forest road crosses a ski slope and continues for about 1 km.
5/ Leave the forest road (P), take a path which climbs to the right and leads to a small plateau (P). The trail then turns left and crosses the entire length of the plateau.
6/ The path is lightly marked in places, but soon reappears before a short climb leading to a meadow (P).
7/ A white stone path accompanies you on the right and climbs up to the small road (P).
8/ Turn right, passing between a large chalet and the arrival of the chairlift.
9/ A path (P) takes you in 50 m. to the lake on the right.
P = Signpost on the circuit
The return journey follows the same route and takes about the same amount of time. If you've taken the Lac Noir gondola, remember to ask what time it closes and allow a little time for your return.
Niveau difficulté
Level bue - Medium
Prices
Free of charge.
Opening
From 28/06 to 30/08/2025.
Characteristic
Minimum age
7 yrs
Animals accepted
yes
OK for families with children
yes
Durée
3h00
Distance
16 km
Elevation gain
245 m
Descent
245 m
Type of itinerary
Return
Précision balisage
The trail is signposted with white background and blue writing
Nature du terrain
Not suitable for strollers
Stone
Ground
To discover as well
Hiking itinerary : Le Lac des Pierres Blanches from Plan Bois
Plan Bois 1885m
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
Altitude
1250m
Montchavin- Les Coches
