The Glières Plateau

A peaceful hike through the plateau's mountain pastures, a place steeped in the history of the Glières maquis. The route also offers panoramic views of the region's mountain ranges.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.77 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 517 m
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    Descent: - 517 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,800 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,375 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the car park near the Maison du Plateau, look for the sign by the road indicating the direction of Notre-Dame des Neiges. Head south-west down a good path, ford a small stream, then climb back up to pass near a farm. Descend towards the large pay car park of a restaurant.

(1) At the far end of the car park, turn right, still heading towards Notre-Dame des Neiges. Cross a stream via a footbridge, then continue through the woods until you reach a crossroads.

(2) Ignore the turn-off to the right with a car park and head south along a good path on the edge of the mountain pastures. Pass close to the Notre-Dame des Neiges chapel and continue to the next intersection.

(3) Turn left and continue along the path until you reach a bend, then begin a long climb north-east.

(4) Ignore the turn-off on the left and continue to the right. You will reach Plan du Loup (1,689 m).

(5) Take the path on the right for a slightly more challenging climb up Pas du Loup. You will reach an alpine pasture and continue slightly downhill to Chalets des Auges.

(6) Turn around.

(5) Take the path marked "Retour Maison du Plateau direct en 40 minutes" (Return to Maison du Plateau directly in 40 minutes), which initially descends in tight hairpin bends.

(7) Leave the path leading to Les Mouilles on your left and continue towards Maison du Plateau. After a final short climb, you will return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,436 m - Maison du Plateau car park - Mémorial des Glières
  2. 1 : km 1.23 - alt. 1,388 m - Restaurant car park.
  3. 2 : km 2.31 - alt. 1,405 m - Dran
  4. 3 : km 3.56 - alt. 1,442 m - Intersection, on the left after the - Notre-Dame des Neiges
  5. 4 : km 4.79 - alt. 1,489 m - Fork to the right
  6. 5 : km 7.16 - alt. 1,669 m - Map of Le Loup
  7. 6 : km 8.89 - alt. 1,749 m - Chalets des Auges
  8. 7 : km 11.63 - alt. 1,523 m - Les Mouilles junction, on the right
  9. S/E : km 12.77 - alt. 1,436 m - Maison du Plateau car park

Worth a visit

Glières Plateau
Monument to the Resistance.
Historical route starting from the pass.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 19841148

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike with gentle climbs through alpine pastures. Only the climb to the Chalets des Auges is steep, but it's not difficult if you take your time. The effort is well worth it for the panoramic view of Mont Blanc and other mountain ranges. A lovely walk to the chalets. However, be sure to bring a hat as there isn't much shade along the hike.

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Dicava
Dicava

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful and long hike offering lovely views.
On the plateau, the path is easy, with farms, cows and goats. Be careful, as the path is in full sun.
The climb up to the Chalet des Auges is quick and the view from the pass is breathtaking!
The descent through the forest is full of charm.
In short, a magnificent hike, perhaps a little long for young children, but there are shortcuts available.
A must-do!

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MARAS
MARAS

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike starting in the shade. However, the section on the trail is in full sun. Watch out for the Patou dogs you encounter along the way; don't get too close to the goats, as they guard them fiercely! Beautiful view at Pas du Loup.
At the Chalets des Auges, there is a refuge and a tap for water.
The return journey can be very slippery on the section with duckboards after rain.

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Nathlolo69
Nathlolo69

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this hike in intense heat and had to start from the Plaine Joux car park, which added 2.8 km to the route. We chose it as a medium-difficulty hike, but there is still a challenging section starting at the third "la chorde" ladders and chains, so it just took us a little longer...however, we were glad we didn't go back down the same way. We met some people who didn't know there was another option, and they struggled going back down La Chorde...
in any case, there were beautiful views of the Fiz mountains and two beautiful lakes

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Patou074
Patou074

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike accessible to all.
We stopped at Plan de Loup to eat and then finished the hike.

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cajoba
cajoba

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike through the forest and mountain pastures. The climb up to the pass gave us a beautiful view of Mont Blanc!

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Dominique Coudreau
Dominique Coudreau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We stopped at Plan du Loup because it was very hot that day! We will return.

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Joël6974
Joël6974

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike accessible to all.
After recent heavy rainfall, the path through the forest between Maison du Plateau and Plan du Loup is very slippery and muddy. Please take extra care.
A family hike in a magnificent setting.

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Biquette30
Biquette30

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant hike with a beautiful variety of landscapes and terrain.
Descent on wooden walkways that can be a bit slippery when snow melts and ice forms.

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jplion
jplion

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike, with sublime views of the Aravis mountain range...

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slegros
slegros

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful circular loop that allows you to fully appreciate the diversity of the Glières plateau. Stunning views from the Pas du Loup pass (and throughout the crossing of the mountain pasture to reach the Chalets des Auges).

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Jean Claude R1.
Jean Claude R1.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

And above all, stop off at the lodge de Notre Dame des Neiges along the way.
Very warm welcome and excellent food!

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Kathel74
Kathel74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, easy, with a clear but well-marked route, lovely unobstructed views, and a very enjoyable trail with no difficulties whatsoever. I expected it to be crowded on this beautiful August day, but not at all—what a delight!

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