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.
REMINDER: our dog friends must be kept on a leash in the ski area, especially around Plan Bois and on sled dog outings.
REMINDER: our dog friends must be kept on a leash in the ski area, especially around Plan Bois and on sled dog outings.
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, be sure to ask what time the chairlift 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, be sure to ask what time the chairlift 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
Elevation gain
245 m
Descent
245 m
Distance
16km
Type of itinerary
Return
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
