Les Grandes Platières
France, europe
N/A
2,473 m
hard
Year-round
# Les Grandes Platières
Nestled in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France, Les Grandes Platières is a high mountain pass sitting pretty at 2,473m (8,113ft) above sea level.
Fair warning: this isn't your typical Sunday drive. The road is basically a gravel service route—rocky, tippy, and bumpy in all the right (or wrong?) ways. You'll want serious off-road chops and a decent 4x4 to tackle this beast. Winter? Forget about it—this pass is completely impassable once the snow rolls in.
The climb is genuinely steep, so if you're not comfortable with unpaved mountain roads or get queasy around heights, this one's not for you. When conditions are wet, the muddy sections become properly challenging driving, especially as you push toward the ski slopes at the summit. But here's the payoff: once you've conquered the twists and turns, there's a restaurant waiting to celebrate your victory.
Bottom line? If you've got the skills, the guts, and a well-equipped vehicle, Les Grandes Platières offers an exhilarating high-altitude adventure with serious bragging rights.
Where is it?
Les Grandes Platières is located in France (europe). Coordinates: 47.3670, 2.2173
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 2,473 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 47.3670, 2.2173
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