Snowshoe circuit on the vast Glières Plateau.
Besides the historical aspect, the Glières Plateau is interesting to visit because the mountains that surround it are strong points of reference.
Author's time : 4 hrs
Distance : 10.06km
Vertical gain : 334m
Vertical drop : 342m
Highest point : 1673m
Lowest point : 1372m 
Difficulty : Easy
Back to starting point : Yes
Snowshoeing
Areas : Alps, Aravis et Bornes, Plateau des Glières 
Location : Thorens-Glières
(74570)
Starting point : N 45.96325° / E 6.326217° Start at the large car park near the Nordic skiing building on the D55 just before the Col des Glières.
Head south-east to reach Les Mouilles (1) then up to point 1689 (2), then head south-west to pass near large chalets below, and you will see the Crêt St. Germain (3) and La Reinette (4).
Look out for the chapel which is visible from afar (5).
From the chapel the way back is marked with yellow flags. This is the GR96. It is a broad path that gently leads you back to the car park.
Waypoints :
D/A : km 0 - alt. 1441m
1 : km 1.44 - alt. 1503m
2 : km 2.86 - alt. 1672m - Point 1689
3 : km 5.04 - alt. 1513m - Crêt Saint Germain
4 : km 5.96 - alt. 1444m - La Reinette
5 : km 6.57 - alt. 1459m - Notre Dame des Neiges chapel
D/A : km 10.06 - alt. 1441m
Reception building for hikers at the beginning of the walk.
We advise taking IGN maps with you on this walk. Click here to buy : 3430ET, 3430ETR, 3430OT, 3431OT, 3431OTR.
Visorando and this author cannot be held responsible in the case of accidents or problems occuring on this walk.
Monument of the maquis of Glières near the start.
Many other hikes around this extensive open plateau where the views are stunning.
8.46km
+329m
-326m
5 hrs
Average
Starting point in Manigod - 74 - Haute-Savoie A very beautiful hike on snowshoes which takes you through completely wild areas covered in pure white snow.
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