Plateau des Granges
A 5.2-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Vaud, Switzerland.
- 5.2 mi
- loop
- 522 ft
- climb
- 3,647 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Plateau des Granges is a 5.2-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Vaud, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,490 ft and 3,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 520 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is L’Auberson, about 1.1 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt de Haute Joux, Mauvais Crêt 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 Plateau des Granges for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
