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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Bonneville

Passy

Désert de Platé

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Bonneville

Passy

Désert de Platé

Désert de Platé

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    1. Refuge de Platé – Désert de Platé loop from Plateau-d'Assy

    15.4km

    07:38

    1,520m

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

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

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

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    December 6, 2022

    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

      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

        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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          Location: Passy, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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