Hiking itinerary : Mont Saint Jacques

Plan Bois m

Amandine Elie

OTMLC

Description

Get to Plan Bois by car or gondola.
From the small parking lot near Chez Laurette "Le Plan Bois" restaurant, follow the dirt road towards Plagne Bellecôte (P) for 10 minutes.
After crossing the often-dry torrent, fork left (P) and follow the well-marked path up through the forest. Once you reach a large clearing, the path continues to climb through the pines. At the next intersection, continue to the right (P). The forest gradually disappears, giving way to flower-filled lawns inhabited by marmots. After this long crossing, the path leads to a wide pass. Climb up the vast meadow to the right and reach the summit of Mont Saint Jacques in 20 min.

The return journey takes the same route and reveals a completely different landscape.

2nd option: return to Plan Bois without a car:
On the way back down from Mont Saint Jacques, you can head for the tête des Arpettes (Plagne Ange) and take the Carroley trail down into the Bauches valley. Head towards the Restaurant le Friolin, then continue along the road to a small bridge and, on your left, enter the sentier du Bief as far as Le Coches (take care if you've left your car at Plan Bois).

3rd option: return by car to Plan Bois or by gondola:
On the way back down from Mont Saint Jacques, you can head for the tête des Arpettes (Plagne Ange), take the white dirt road on your left and then head for the snow line overlooking Lac du Carroley, you'll pass by the Bijolin chairlift and take the white dirt road towards Lac des Pierres Blanches, from where you can return along the blueberry trail back down to Plan Bois (return by car to Montchavin-Les Coches or by the Lac Noir gondola - please note gondola opening times).

REMINDER: our dog friends must be kept on a leash in the ski area, especially around Plan Bois and the sled dog outings.

Ouverture

From 28/06 to 30/08/2025.

Tarifs

Free access. 1 climb: €8 (over 13) - €6.5 (5 to 12)

1 day La Plagne pedestrian/mountain bike
- Adult (13 years and over): €20
- Children (aged 5 to 12 inclusive): €6

1 week La Plagne pedestrian/mountain bike
- Adult (aged 13 and over): €73
- Children (aged 5 to 12 inclusive): €59.

Contact et accès

Restaurant Chez Laurette
Plan Bois 1830m
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
Savoie (73)

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Animaux

Acceptés : Watch out for herds of cows on your route! REMINDER: our dog friends must be kept on a leash in the ski area, especially around Plan Bois and the sled dog outings.

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