Alpine hike to venture behind the Fiz and reach the largest lapiaz in Europe: the Platé Desert, a listed natural site.
From Plaine-Joux, follow the motorable track which crosses the ski resort and will lead you to Ayères des Pierrières. A path on your left winds through scree and large ...

From Plaine-Joux, follow the motorable track which crosses the ski resort and will lead you to Ayères des Pierrières. A path on your left winds through scree and large boulders to reach the cable passage and the ladders going up to Dérochoir. You then enter the Passy nature reserve and enjoy a magnificent view over the valley of Sales.

From the Passage du Dérochoir, turn left towards the Col de la Portette and then descend to the Platé refuge. You will then go south to descend the chimney of Platé by a narrow and steep path. At the bottom of the descent, turn left to join Plaine-Joux.

Equipments

  • Coach parking
  • Free car park
  • Picnic area
  • Public WC

Services

  • Coach access
  • Restaurant

Opening

From 15/06 to 15/11.
Subject to favorable weather.

Pets welcome

Pets : Not accepted.
Animaux interdits dans la réserve naturelle de Passy.

Rates

Free access.

How to find us

Parking de Plaine-Joux proche du départ
Ligne Y85 arrêt à Plaine-Joux
Refuge de Platé looped through the Dérochoir
  • 321 Chemin des Parchets, Passy
  • From June 15, 2019 to November 15, 2019