Planay
- 1.3 mi
- loop
- 295 ft
- climb
- 4,730 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Planay is a 1.2-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,560 ft and 4,730 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as an expert route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Megève, about 2.2 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Joux, L'Alpette and Rochebrune. Cascade de la Stassaz and Cascade de la Belle au Bois are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Bornand and Demi-Lune are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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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~3 min drive
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~3 min drive
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~7 min drive
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~9 min drive
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Planay for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
