The Platé Desert

Complément accueil

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.

Environments

• Mountain location
• Bottom of slopes
• Isolated
• Ski resort
• Close to GR footpath
• Marked hiking trails less than 500 m away

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 06/12/2025 to 19/04/2026 daily between 9 am and 4 pm.
The Désert de Platé is accessible on foot or on skis via the Grandes Platières cable car.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Languages spoken

• French

Adapted tourism

• Not accessible in a wheelchair

Location

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.

Complément réservation

No booking is necessary for access to the summit of the Grandes Platières.

Animals

Pets allowed : No