Distance: 1.8 km
Duration: 120 min
Elevation: 100 m
TAG
Facing Mont Blanc, the geological path is a real playground, taking advantage of a rich and spectacular nature. Hikers who venture there have the impression of walking on a petrified glacier or even on the moon!
Topo / step by step
Enter the resort and take the direction of the Forum (heart of the resort) to discover the resort of Flaine, a veritable open-air museum of modern art. Take the Grandes Platières cable car (open July and August - €19.50 per person) and go to an altitude of 2500 meters at the top of the Grandes Platières. Follow the markings and the numbered wooden skittles.
Route
From Cluses, take the direction of Arâches/ Les Carroz then Flaine. At the Col de Pierre Carrée, dive into the station and stop at the P2 car park, near Flaine Forum. Parking is free in summer. After a 10-minute walk towards Flaine Forum, you will arrive at the departure of the Grandes Platières cable car.
In detail
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- From Cluses, take the direction of Arâches/ Les Carroz then Flaine. At the Col de Pierre Carrée, dive into the station and stop at the P2 car park, near Flaine Forum. Parking is free in summer. After a 10-minute walk towards Flaine Forum, you will arrive at the departure of the Grandes Platières cable car.
- Distance: 1.8 km
- Markup: BALISE
- Positive elevation: 100 m
- Vertical drop: 100 m
- Daily duration: 120 min
- Route type: LOOP
- Precision markings: Numbered wooden skittles.
- Difficult passages: Provide good hiking shoes because the path is on lapiaz.
- Nature of the terrain: Rock
- Type of land: Earth
- Nature of the terrain: Not suitable for strollers
Prices
Adult: 19,50 € (Pedestrian rate)
Child (5-15 years old): € 15,50 (Pedestrian rate).
Free for children under 5 and over 75.
Ski lift prices for a pedestrian round trip.
Free admission for under 5s and over 75s on presentation of proof.
Payment method
- Cheque
- Bank / credit card
- Cash
Equipments & services
Equipments
- Parking
Services
- Accessible via ski lift
