LE SOMMET DES GRANDES PLATIÈRES
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To reach the summit of the Grandes Platières and hike up to the Désert de Platé, simply take the DMC gondola, which lifts you up to 2,480 meters in twelve minutes. As you exit the gondola, a memorable panorama awaits you: the Fiz chain in the foreground, followed by the highest peaks of the Mont-Blanc massif. On a clear day, you can also admire the Aravis massif, the Dents Blanches, Belledonne, Vercors and Jura, but it's important to note that the cable car may close in the event of unfavorable weather conditions, so check before you come if in doubt.
In summer, the possible presence of snow requires adequate preparation. Experienced hikers will find numerous marked trails in the heart of the magnificent Désert de Platé, a limestone plateau dotted with lapiaz, fissures and potholes sculpted by glacial meltwater. This lunar landscape offers breathtaking views, but it's essential to be well equipped, as some of the rocks can be sharp.
To take the family back down to Flaine from the cable car, simply follow the signs for Tête Pelouse and skirt the slopes of Balacha. If you're lucky, a few chamois and marmots may turn up. In winter, the Cascades trail offers a tempting option: a 14-kilometer blue run to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval!
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Members' reviews on LE SOMMET DES GRANDES PLATIÈRES
Paysages à Couper le souffle.
Dangereux l’été car on marche sur des lapiaz, très coupants et beaucoup de trous.
L’hiver, le plateau est enneigé.
Nous avons même eu la chance le 20 juillet de marcher sur la neige en Tee shirt...
Une magnifique balade en famille avec 2 enfants de 7 et 10 ans !