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Plateau des Glières
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In an unspoiled and protected space at 1450m of altitude, at the very heart of the Haute Savoie, you will discover the Plateau des Glieres.
An historic and symbolic place ( World War II) about Resistance but also a land of outdoors activities in summer and winter.
The Plateau des Glieres is a must see in Haute Savoie : it have a symbolic history because of the Resistance, and this is a place of memory. Cultural tours are available throughout the year.
During winter, the Plateau des Glieres is the nordic site of Haute Savoie with 29 kilometers of cross country sky trail for all level as well as 17 kilometers of walking and snowshoeing trails. The perfect place to relax, enjoy snow and contemplate.
During summer, the Plateau des Glieres provides 8 hiking trails for all levels where you will appreciate a wide open and natural prairie and meet local people. If you want you will have the opportunity to buy local food (cheese) directly at the farm.
You want to discover a traditional meal ? Try the Batter-fried potatoes! You will find them in the different restaurant on the Plateau. There are also beds and breakfast and mountain shelters to welcome you.
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Office de Tourisme Faucigny Glières - 24/11/2025
www.tourisme-faucigny-glieres.fr
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Phone : 04 50 97 38 37
Email : info@tourisme-faucigny-glieres.fr
Website : https://www.tourisme-faucigny-glieres.fr
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Tips
Please note that the RD12 road from PR 40+560 to PR+43770 will be closed to all vehicles 24/24h including weekends and public holidays from April 2 to May 17 at 5pm. Detour via Annecy-Thônes.
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FROM GLIERES-VAL-DE-BORNE: Access by road: A40 (exit N°16 Bonneville Centre - La clusaz - Le grand Bornand) then D1203 Avenue du Mont Blanc (for 200m), at the roundabout take the 3rd exit on Avenue des Aravis D19C (for 2km), then take the D12 direction Petit Bornand les Glières, continue after Petit Bornand until a point and take the D55 in direction of Plateau des Glières Train station: Pole of Multimodal exchange of Bonneville (39km), Airports: Geneva (75km), Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc (84km) and Grenoble (163km) FROM THORENS-GLIERES: Access by road: A410 (exit N°18 to Cruseilles/Allonzier-la-Caille), follow D2 and D5 to Thorens-Glières, then D55 to Plateau des Glières. Train station : TGV Annecy (33 km). Airports: Geneva (60 km), Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc (83 km) and Grenoble (162 km). Please note that the RD12 road from PR 40+560 to PR+43770 will be closed to all vehicles 24/24h including weekends and public holidays from April 2 to May 17 at 5pm. Detour via Annecy-Thônes.
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