Family hiking trail: Chemin du Bois de la Follie
An easy route on a good path with information boards about the mountain environment. Mainly in the forest, with lovely panoramic views of the Beaufortain massif and Mont Blanc.
From 27/06 to 29/08/2026.
Start Plan Bois "Chez Laurette
1/ The start of the route is at the end of the tarmac road. An information panel describes the route and its contents.
2/ From the sign, pass behind the EDF block and continue to the right.
3/ Then join the dirt road to Les Frasses.
4/ After crossing the stream, fork left and follow the path upwards around a few bends. The forest becomes lighter.
5/ At a crossroads, turn left, cross the stream again, which is usually just a trickle, and reach the chalets de la Follie.
6/ Follow the path downhill, then sharply right to reach the Plan Bois plateau.
7/ Go downhill to the left to find the start in 5 minutes.
Access by road to Plan Bois or Lac Noir gondola in summer.
1/ The start of the route is at the end of the tarmac road. An information panel describes the route and its contents.
2/ From the sign, pass behind the EDF block and continue to the right.
3/ Then join the dirt road to Les Frasses.
4/ After crossing the stream, fork left and follow the path upwards around a few bends. The forest becomes lighter.
5/ At a crossroads, turn left, cross the stream again, which is usually just a trickle, and reach the chalets de la Follie.
6/ Follow the path downhill, then sharply right to reach the Plan Bois plateau.
7/ Go downhill to the left to find the start in 5 minutes.
Access by road to Plan Bois or Lac Noir gondola in summer.
Difficulty Level
Level green – easy
Characteristic
Minimum age
5 yrs
Animals accepted
yes
OK for families with children
yes
Duration
1h30
Distance
1.7 km
Elevation gain
120 m
Descent
120 m
Type of itinerary
Circuit
Prices
Free of charge.
Nature of the terrain
Not suitable for strollers
Stone
Ground
Accuracy of Markings
Route marked out with educational panels (yellow)
Tourisme adapté aux handicaps
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
Doors >=77 cm wide
Height under table >= 70 cm width >= 77 cm
Description for motor disabilities
No access to toilet.
Ski chair accessible.
Ski chair accessible.
Downloadable files
GPX route Le Bois de la Follie
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Location
Chalet du Plan Bois "Chez Laurette"
Restaurant d'altitude Plan Bois 1800m
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
How to get there
Restaurant d'altitude Plan Bois 1800m
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
1250m
Montchavin - Les Coches
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