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Désert de Platé

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Désert de Platé

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    December 6, 2022

    Hiking

    The Platé desert is one of the largest lapiaz in Europe. This 1,980 hectare plateau is exclusively accessible to hikers. This desert was carved out by meltwater and glaciers. A real geological treasure!
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    October 27, 2023

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    Magnificent limestone plateau of 1980 hectares considered to be the largest lapiaz in Europe! Lapiaz are surface grooves dug by glaciers and meltwater, magnificent! 🙌
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    June 19, 2025

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    A red dot marker keeps you from having to be with your nose in your phone, but the GPX track is essential if you miss a red dot!😊
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    Best Hikes to Désert de Platé

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    1. Désert de Platé – Platé Hut loop from Sanatorium Martel de Janville

    8.83km

    04:39

    860m

    860m

    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 2,020 m

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    Location: Passy, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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