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Dôme des Platières, Alpine summit in Savoie, France

The Dôme des Platières reaches an elevation of 3,473 meters within the Vanoise massif, presenting steep snow slopes and distinct rock formations.

Early mountaineering expeditions to Dôme des Platières in the early 20th century established important climbing routes in the Vanoise mountain range.

Local shepherds have maintained traditional cheese-making practices for generations using the pastures surrounding the Dôme des Platières mountain slopes.

Climbing Dôme des Platières requires complete mountaineering equipment and is typically undertaken between June and September when weather conditions permit.

Dôme des Platières ranks as the 29th highest peak among 235 summits in Vanoise National Park with an isolation distance of 665 meters.

Location: Savoie

Elevation above the sea: 3,473 m

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=7319708

GPS coordinates: 45.50730,6.86379

Latest update: June 23, 2025 14:55

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