Hiking itinerary : Les Frasses

Summer or winter, reach the summits without fatigue and access the sumptuous panoramas of the Alps while discovering the mountain at your own pace. Departure on the Plateau de la patinoire, arrival at Plan Bois.In summer, in Montchavin, buy from the automat in the main street and on Les Coches, you'll find the automat as well as the Caisse des remontées mécaniques after the circus tent.

The Chalet du Plan Bois is an intimate, high-altitude terroir restaurant. It's located in the Plan Bois mountain range, a place of nature and tranquillity, the backdrop to a rare experience.A native of the region and owner of the family chalet, Isabelle welcomes you to a more intimate, traditional dining experience, with the option of a private dining room. You'll be able to enjoy a limited-edition lunch where quality comes first, with a personalized welcome "just like home", in the "little chalet" or "by the fireplace", which can accommodate 4 to 8 guests in a private area. Once you've swapped your ski boots for slippers made in a French factory, you're ready to settle in to the chalet's stylishly decorated dining rooms (cloth tablecloths and napkins, china cabinet, armchairs, crockery and plaids), or onto the adjoining terrace. One table at a time, authentic cuisine based on local produce is served in the finest style. Isabelle is determined to create a "real" and rare address, where she takes great care of her guests. Unique daily menu in the private dining rooms and a la carte menu in the other areas of the chalet. Reservations essential via the website for the private dining rooms, and by telephone on 06 09 34 37 88 for the other areas of the chalet. What's more, Isabelle and her team are committed to a responsible approach to restaurant management, with waste reduction and sorting systems, short circuits and local, seasonal produce. The restaurant is a member of the Mountain Riders Association. High-altitude restaurant located around 500m from the finish of the Lac Noir gondola lift, 100m from the start of the beginners' ski lift. Access for skiers, pedestrians and cross-country skiers. Pedestrian walks to La Plagne. In summer, Isabelle awaits you in this authentic and charming place. Located at the start of several hiking trails to La Plagne, Mont Saint Jacques ... In summer only, you can "Déjeuner sur l'herbe"! A gourmet picnic presented in a pretty wicker basket for a country-style lunch in the wooded surroundings of the Plan Bois plateau. Baskets for 2 to 4 people are to be ordered the day before, before 4pm from the restaurant. Each basket includes : - a salad (different each day) - choice of: quiche / charcuterie platter / cold roast - a dessert in a "Le Parfait" jar (e.g. tiramisu, vanilla cream, etc.) Possibility of ordering a bottle of wine in addition (corkscrew supplied). Basket to be collected by 12 noon on day of picnic; basket returned the same day. Picnic basket : 15€/pers.

The team at the CRISTAL DES NEIGES welcomes you in winter from 9am until the ski slopes close. Located at Lac Noir gondola arrival station, accessible for non-skiers.On MONT BLANC run, the restaurant offers: * Breakfast * Lunch, à la carte or self-service (12 - 3pm) * Snacks (before 12 and after 3pm) Inside or on our terrace, LE CRISTAL DES NEIGES is a popular meeting place for skiers and non-skiers. The little extras: - Sofa - Reading material, - Television - Games console (WII)

Fancy a picnic? There's a table available for you, it's in Plan Bois with a barbecue!This can be incorporated in one of the walks you can do, such as the hiking routes "Plan Bois", "Le Mont Saint Jacques" or "Le Lac des Pierres Blanches from Plan Bois"! Or you can just hop onto the Lac Noir Gondola! Big Plus +: Barbecue grill already on site!