- Viewpoint, Natural wonder
The Platé Desert
About
Prices
Free access.
Reception
At this altitude, you'll need a warm jacket. Hiking boots or boots with a good grip are necessary to avoid falls and accidents.
Then, to discover the fauna of our mountains during the summer season, the Flaine ski area has set up a marauding service at the top of the Grandes Platières. A guide will show you the strategies for adapting and the behaviour that can help protect wildlife. All free of charge with an observation telescope.
Please note that pets are not allowed on the summit of the Grandes Platières because it is within the Nature Reserve.
Opening
From 29/06 to 01/09/2024 between 9 am and 5 pm.
Access on foot from Flaine is possible from May to October, depending on snow conditions.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
- Restaurant
- Public WC
Contacts
Access
You can reach the Désert de Platé by hiking the GR 96 (about a 3-hour walk one way). Alternatively, you can take the Grandes Platières cable car directly from Flaine Forum, and climb to the top in just 15 minutes to admire the view of Mont Blanc.
Once up there, the area is isolated and therefore far from any shops or services. Make sure you take the essentials with you.
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
