Le Tavaillon - Bellevaux

After an exhilarating descent through 5km of the the forest above Bellevaux, and an ascent first by chair lift, then precipitous button lift to the Col de Roc D'Enfer, you can look down to the tiny hamlet of les Follys, reachable only on skis in the winter.There you will find a cow shed ,converted into the most delightfully intimate rustic restaurant,with a few tables outside for those who wish to enjoy the sunshine in this sheltered fold in the mountain above St.Jean D'Aulps. After an exclenet lunch of simple Savoyard food ( locally sourced charcuterie, cheeses, soups,lamb washed down with a light refreshing Gamay) there is a further 5 km of skiing through forest to arrive at La Grande Terche. Aristide and his family have run this place for years, and it has become a legend amongst those who enjoy this amazing 10km of skiing that is known as the Circuit de Roc D'Enfer.

After a shocking descent through 5km of the forest over Bellevaux, and a climb first through chair lift, then cipitous button lift to the Col de Roc D'Enfer, you can reach down to the tiny hamlet of les Follys, only on skis in... the winter. There you will find a cowshed that is converted into the most beautiful rustic restaurant, with a few tables outside for those who want to enjoy the sunshine in this protected wrinkle in the mountain above St.Jean D'Aulps. After an exclenet lunch of simple Savoyard food locally made of charcoal, cheese, soups, lamb with a slightly refreshing Gamay), there are another 5 km of skis to get through the forest in La Grande Terche. Aristide and his family have managed this place for years, and it has become a legend among those who enjoy this amazing 10km skiing known as Circuit de Roc D'Enfer.