Les Placettes
A 1.1-mile cross-country ski trail in Vaud, Switzerland.
- 1.2 mi
- one way
- 148 ft
- climb
- 3,887 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Les Placettes is a 1.1-mile cross-country ski trail in Vaud, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,720 ft and 3,890 ft above sea level, with roughly 150 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is L’Auberson, about 1.7 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mauvais Crêt, Crêt de Haute Joux and Mont de la Chèvre. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Les Placettes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
