Les Coches – Forests, Mountain Huts and Tours

If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Les Coches, you can plan your travel dates around the activities you have in mind. Options range from hiking and climbing to guided tours on electric scooters, dog hikes and snowshoeing. Seasonal differences are important: some activities take place specifically in summer; others are offered year-round but may be seasonal depending on the activity.

Forests, mountain huts and hiking destinations

Montchavin-Les Coches is surrounded by forest. In the Vallée des Bauches, remarkable mountain huts stand alongside a stream. The valley is also a destination for summer hikes. The Lac des Pierres Blanches is also recommended as a destination for summer hikes. In summer, the panorama at the Retenue des Pierres Blanches can be reached on foot from Les Bauches or Plan Bois. Seasonal access options may vary depending on lift and trail conditions.

The place names help you find your way on the tours: the valley with its mountain huts, the lake and the panorama at the Retenue are different destinations. This lets you plan your hikes around whichever of these landscapes interests you, without treating them as a single route.

Guided activities and family offerings

The Bureau Montagne et Nature of Plagne Montchavin Les Coches accompanies visitors year-round on hikes, via ferrata, mountaineering and climbing; individual activities may be seasonal. In summer, the Bureau offers the family activity “Natur’Découverte.” Up & Go Park offers guided tours on electric scooters; availability may be seasonal. The park has 101 stations across six varied family courses, as well as a separate course for young children with 26 stations. The climbing offering is suitable for families with children aged 12 months and up.

At Univers chiens nordiques in Evolution 2’s Tipi Village, visitors can discover trails made by dogs, join guided dog hikes and visit a kennel. The introductory dog hike “Cani balade Découverte” lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, including a briefing and about an hour of hiking pulled by dogs. The programme is seasonal and availability may change.

Winter trails and tours

The Les Coches–Plan Bois ski touring route starts at the top station of the Les Coches gondola and climbs to the hamlet of L’Orgère. Its availability in winter depends on snow and safety conditions. The Sentier des Frasses can be explored on foot or on cross-country skis; it runs toward the Plan Bois plateau and Plagne Bellecôte. Winter grooming and access may vary.

Another seasonal option is the guided snowshoe hike “À la découverte de Montchavin et des Coches en raquettes.” It passes through forests and clearings, as well as chalets around Montchavin and Les Coches. Dates may vary. The Télécabine des Coches connects Montchavin and Les Coches in both summer and winter; operating times may vary by season.

Another element to consider when planning your stay

Espace Paradisio is the aquatic and wellness complex belonging to the Montchavin-Les Coches location. If you would like to include it in your plans, check the current offerings before visiting.

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For the wider travel overview: Savoie.