Le Fioc walk
A half-day hike with a break at a rustic farmhouse restaurant
Le Fioc is the name of the ridgeline that runs along the west side of Les Deux Alpes, from the woods above Bons to the Col de Mais. Beyond the Col is the steep rocky peak of Pied Moutet.
From the bottom of the Vallée Blanche chairlift, take the path on the right that is signposted Kanata. This leads through the woods until it emerges onto a gravel track. Bear left and follow the track upwards until you reach Kanata Bergerie. This converted farmhouse restaurant is a good place to stop for a break.
The easiest way to ascend from here is to keep following the gravel track as it winds up the hill to the top of the Vallée Blanche chairlift. Watch out for bikes here as a couple of sections are shared with the green mountain bike trail.
A more scenic route is to take the path which leaves the track just below the Kanata. This passes below the top of the Côte chairlift (closed in summer) then takes a rising traverse on the right to reach the end of the Fioc ridge. Rounding the ridgeline, a few zigzags take you up to join the main track just before the top of the Vallée Blanche chairlift.
From the top of the chairlift it is worth following the ridge a further 500 metres to the high point of Le Mais (2,106m), where you will be rewarded with a view over Bourg d’Oisans and the Romanche Valley. This is near the top of the Super Venosc chairlift, which is also closed in summer.
You can return by the same route or continue to the Col de Mais and take the path on the left which takes you on a steep descent directly to Les Deux Alpes. Take care on this path as it's quite tricky in places and leads up above a rocky drop.
To make the walk shorter and easier you can take the Vallée Blanche chairlift up and then just do the walk down, taking around 45 mins.
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What to bring
If you want to take a map, IGN 3336ET covers this route.
What to see
Sights in Les 2 Alpes
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Horse drawn sleigh rides
Discover the joys of sleigh rides through an idyllic setting on one of our 3 daily departures: 10am, 2pm and 3.30pm (1 hr 15 minute ride).
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Ice Cave
Walk through a 200m gallery to access a magical network of rooms carved out 20 metres below the surface of the snow, deep inside the glacier.
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Chasal Lento Museum, Mont de Lans
The aim of the museum is to preserve and display objects of bygone life in Oisans, displaying the traditions and arts of Mont de Lans,
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Alpinism Museum, St Christophe en Oisans
Discover historic mountaineering exhibits, old photos and a history of alpinism in the Ecrins and Meije areas.
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Bourg d'Oisans Museum
Located in the attic of the church of Bourg d'Oisans and is accessed by a building to the left of the church.
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Ecrins National Park
The Ecrins National Park is one of the highlights of the Southern Alps region.
Where to lunch
The Kanata Bergerie is a rustic treat. The restaurant is a converted farm building, with a great terrace for sunny days and an open fire inside on the occasional bad weather day. The top of Le Mais is a great viewpoint for a picnic.
Restaurants in Les Deux Alpes
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Bouchon des Alpes Restaurant
Traditional French cuisine served either on the sunny terrace or the comfortable dining area, for brunch lunch and dinner.
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Les Melezes Restaurant and Brasserie
This restaurant, with its view over the Massif de la Muzelle, can accommodate around a hundred diners.
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Le Trappeur Restaurant
This restaurant, open all year, serves local fish, Charolais beef or duck, as well as salads, pastas, and vegetables.
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La Grange Restaurant
Located next to the ice rink, this restaurant offers an extensive menu, with Savoyard specialities like fondue and raclette, as well as pizzas, grilled meats and home made desserts.
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The Soul Kitchen Restaurant
Small and cosy restaurant serving mountain favourites but with a veggie twist.
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La Cantine de Tom Restaurant
French restaurant with a number of traditional dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan friendly options. Open all day.
What to do
Things To Do in Les Deux Alpes
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Ice Cave
Walk through a 200m gallery to access a magical network of rooms carved out 20 metres below the surface of the snow, deep inside the glacier.
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Ice Skating Rink
This 1,800m2 open-air artificial ice rink, located right in the heart of Les Deux Alpes, is great fun for friends and family.
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Palais des Sports
The sports centre in Les 2 Alpes is open throughout summer and winter and offers 1200m2 of leisure and sports space, as well as a large conference room and amphitheatre.
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Fun Stages
Fun Stages is an adventure company that providies activities and courses for children.
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Les Deux Alpes Aacqua Center
Les Deux Alpes Aacqua Center is the perfect place to head to after a long day out on the mountain.
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Air'ailes Paragliding School
This company gives you the opportunity to discover paragliding for the first time with a professional instructor.
