Plateau Saint Jean, Mountain summit in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Plateau Saint Jean is a mountain summit in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region at around 1,740 meters elevation, with two distinct peaks: Mont Mounier to the north and Cluots summit to the south. The site features a 19th-century chapel and a wooden shelter for hikers.
The Saint John the Baptist Chapel was built on the plateau during the 19th century and has been a landmark since then. Major restoration work took place throughout the 1990s to preserve its structure.
The chapel on the plateau draws a yearly pilgrimage at the end of June, when locals gather to perform traditional blessings for their livestock. This celebration ties the community to the place and its spiritual role.
The trail starts at Col de Sainte-Anne at 1,551 meters and follows a small road toward the Le Mounier building before turning right toward Collet de Guérin. The walk is moderate with clear markings and allows time to visit the chapel and wooden shelter.
A wooden shelter positioned below the chapel offers hikers a rest spot at the high elevation. This simple structure is an overlooked detail that visitors often appreciate when they need a break during their time on the summit.
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