Le Bois de la Laye

Hiking through the beautiful Larch forest above Lac du Chevril

Location: Tignes
Imprint: Updated 10 March 2026

This gentle walk includes a spring, waterfalls, streams and a lake and is ideal for a gentle stroll or family picnic.

Starting from behind the tallest building in the village called 'Tour du Lac' the route heads towards Bois de la Laye gradually descending through alpine grassland.

At the second fork in the path keep right towards Lac du Chevril. The path heads alongside the Gouille de Salin, a resurgence of the Lac de Tignes. The water filters through the limestone and reappears as a large spring that creates a waterfall. After this beautiful spot turn right and continue heading towards the Lac du Chevril. The steep and winding path descends sharply using stepping stones to help you avoid the wetter areas. After crossing a small wooden bridge the noise from running water increases until you cross another wooden bridge.

You arrive at the foot of a large waterfall that's a great place for a picnic. To return from the Lac towards Tignes you must cross the small river by the footbridge. Passing Les Combes and its 17th century chapel you continue west and soon reach the hamlet of La Legette, where you must cross a small footbridge and continue upstream towards the starting point.

What to bring

The route can found on IGN map 3633ET Tignes - Val d'Isère and in the 'Les Sentiers de L'Été' booklet available from the Maison de Tignes tourist office.

What to see

Vanoise National Park

Distance from location
15.2 km

The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.

Where to lunch

Le Butcher Restaurant

Location
Val d’Isere

Perfect for a quick bite on the slopes, Le Butcher serves up gourmet-style burgers, sandwiches and sweet treats with speed and flavour. Enjoy your meal on the sunny terrace or take it away if you’re in a rush. Stick around after lunch and you might find yourself caught up in La Folie Douce legendary après-ski party.
L'Alpage des Chaudannes Restaurant

Location
Tignes

This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
L'Arti Restaurant

Location
Tignes

Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies.
La Petite Cuisine Restaurant

Location
Val d’Isere

La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
Lo Soli Restaurant

Location
Tignes

This restaurant situated on the massif de l'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes Les Boisses is open for lunch.
Les 3 Caves Restaurant

La Folie Douce Val d'Isère opened a new kind of restaurant: Les 3 Caves. A unique experience with exceptional products worked with flavour and refinement.

What to do

Chemin des Berger Quad & Buggy Tour

Location
Tignes

Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.
Whitewater Rafting

Location
Tignes

Rafting is the most accessible water sports activity on offer. Whether you are looking for an amateur sport, a nature experience or simply a first taste of what a river can offer, you will love this activity!
School of Ice Diving

Experience the sub aquatic world, the beauty of the colours below and the explore the icy lake in Tignes.
Ski bungee jump

Thrill seekers prepare yourselves for the new winter/summer attraction in Tignes. The Bun J Ride allows you to jump a 30m ramp, falling off into a 40m drop on bungee cords, and then locks you into a zip wire taking you back down to earth.
Cinema, Tignes Val Claret

Location
Tignes

After an intense ski session, what better than a good movie to relax? As a couple, with family or friends, Tignes' cinema is open throughout the season.
Tignes Snowmobile Activity Company

Snowmobiles are illegal on the pistes during the day but once the slopes are closed you can get out on your Skidoo and discover Tignes under the stars.