{"id":4938,"date":"2025-11-14T15:24:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T14:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/hiking-in-flaine\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T14:51:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T13:51:19","slug":"hiking-in-flaine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/hiking-and-mountain-huts\/hiking-in-flaine\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in Flaine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            \n                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocImage Left\">\n                                    <picture class=\"GutCol2-picture\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/rando-gm-2-510x546.jpg\"\n                                             alt=\"Randonn\u00e9es Grand Massif\" \/>\n                                    <\/picture>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Right\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"GutTitle Left\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">Spectacular routes<\/h2>\n                            <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">Facing Mont Blanc<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-intro\">Located in the heart of the Haute-Savoie region, Flaine offers an exceptional setting for discovering the pleasures of hiking. This resort with its atypical architecture boasts one of the finest views of the Mont Blanc chain when you stand at the summit of the Grandes Plati\u00e8res at 2500m altitude. <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <p>Take to the trails through the forests or across the lapiaz, in an unspoilt and authentic natural setting. Discover the <g id=\"gid_0\">D\u00e9sert de Plat\u00e9<\/g>, recognized as<g id=\"gid_1\">one of the largest lapiaz in Europe, <\/g>with the sensation of walking on the Moon. Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/odyssee-grandes-platieres-flaine\/\">Les Grandes Plati\u00e8res in Flaine<\/a> and embark on a unique geological journey.  <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"GutGallery  GutContainer\">\n\n        \n                    <div class=\"GutGallery-container three_column __gallery\" id=\"gallery_6a0ae73ce4ec9\" data-galleryid=\"gallery_6a0ae73ce4ec9\" data-download=\"false\">\n                                                            <a class=\"GutGallery-item\"\n                           href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4052.jpg\"\n                            data-lg-size=\"6240-4160\"                                                    >\n                            <picture class=\"GutGallery-pic\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"GutGallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4052-436x436.jpg\" alt=\"1\">\n                            <\/picture>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                <a class=\"GutGallery-item\"\n                           href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/rando-gm-7.jpg\"\n                            data-lg-size=\"984-546\"                                                    >\n                            <picture class=\"GutGallery-pic\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"GutGallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/rando-gm-7-436x436.jpg\" alt=\"1\">\n                            <\/picture>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                <a class=\"GutGallery-item\"\n                           href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/rando-gm-5.jpg\"\n                            data-lg-size=\"984-546\"                                                    >\n                            <picture class=\"GutGallery-pic\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"GutGallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/rando-gm-5-436x436.jpg\" alt=\"1\">\n                            <\/picture>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            <div class=\"GutTitle Center\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">ZOOM ON&#8230;<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Left\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <h5>Plat\u00e9 circuit<\/h5>\n<p>Start: Flaine &#8211; at the top of the Grandes Plati\u00e8res DMC<br \/>\nDuration: 4 h<br \/>\nPublic \/ Difficulty: Regular walkers \/ medium<br \/>\nDifference in altitude: 450m<\/p>\n<p>Itinerary :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the DMC, head for the sentier des Ventes, then down the D\u00e9sert de Plat\u00e9 towards the GR96 alternative path. On your left, you&#8217;ll see the Laouchets lakes. Rejoin the GR96, Col de Portettes to the Chalets de Plat\u00e9. Climb up to the Colonney pass, then return to the Grandes Plati\u00e8res.<br \/>\nOption to spend the night at the <a href=\"https:\/\/refugedeplate.ffcam.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plat\u00e9 refuge<\/a>.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Chalets de Sales circuit<\/h5>\n<p>Start: Flaine &#8211; at the summit of Grandes Plati\u00e8res DMC<br \/>\nDuration: 6 h<br \/>\nTarget group\/difficulty: Sports walkers\/difficult<br \/>\nDifference in altitude: 600m<\/p>\n<p>Itinerary :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From Les Grandes Plati\u00e8res, follow the GR96 towards the Chalets de Sales. Take the time to make a short detour to the Pointe du D\u00e9rochoir, where you&#8217;ll enjoy a magnificent view of Mont Blanc. Return via Combe des Foges, then climb to T\u00eate Pelouse, Col de Plat\u00e9. 2 options from there: head back up to Grandes Plati\u00e8res or down to Flaine via the Serpentine trail.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Possibility of spending a night <a href=\"http:\/\/www.refugedesales.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at the sales hut<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Right\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <h5>Grandes Plati\u00e8res descent<\/h5>\n<p>Start: Flaine &#8211; at the summit of Grandes Plati\u00e8res DMC<br \/>\nDuration: 2 hours<br \/>\nPublic \/ Difficulty: Family \/ easy<br \/>\nAscent: 900 m<\/p>\n<p>Itinerary :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the cable car, head for T\u00eate Pelouse, then follow the track down the Balacha slopes to Flaine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Gers circuit<\/h5>\n<p>Start: Flaine &#8211; at the top of the Grandes Plati\u00e8res DMC<br \/>\nDuration: 6.5 h<br \/>\nTarget group\/difficulty: Sports walkers\/difficult<br \/>\nAscent: 792m<br \/>\nNegative altitude gain: 1595m<\/p>\n<p>Itinerary: From the top of the DMC, head for the Col de Plat\u00e9. 2 options from there: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head towards the Combe des Foges until you cross the GR96, which leads to the Gers basin. To return, follow the GR96 up the Gers basin to the Col Pelouse, then descend to the Forum de Flaine, passing the Chalets de Balacha. <\/li>\n<li>Or, from the Chalets des Foges, head towards the Lac Parchet basin, then towards the Col Pelouse and, as above, past the Chalets Balacha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            \n                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Left\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"GutTitle Left\">\n                    <span class=\"GutTitle-surtitle\">Some useful tips for your hiking outings:<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">In the event of thunderstorms, the ski lifts close and it is not advisable to use the footpaths.<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-intro\">About pets, especially your four-legged friends:<\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <ul>\n<li>  They must be on a leash or harness to protect the flora and fauna on the estate.<\/li>\n<li>They are forbidden on the Grandes Plati\u00e8res (DMC) cable car in Flaine because of the nature reserve at the top of the lift.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll need to check with shelters or tourist offices to find out whether they can accommodate your pet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Right\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":4942,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4938","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4938"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4938\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6465,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4938\/revisions\/6465"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4942"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}