Plaine de Dran
Haute-Savoie, France
Loop trail in Haute-Savoie, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.6 mi (9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 869 ft (265 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 15 min
- High point
- 5,282 ft (1,610 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Along the way
- Hut 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Spring: Perte du Dran 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Maison du Plateau 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Shelter: Abri du chalet du Pas du Loup 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Plaine de Dran
How long is Plaine de Dran?
Plaine de Dran is 5.6 mi (9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 15 min. It climbs 869 ft (265 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,282 ft (1,610 m).
How hard is Plaine de Dran?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Plaine de Dran?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Plaine de Dran?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 2.2 mi (3.6 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Plaine de Dran shaded?
Mostly exposed (25% under trees).
What can you do on Plaine de Dran?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Plaine de Dran?
Chez Gautard, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Plaine de Dran?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Plaine de Dran
- Chemin de la Barre Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
- Chemin de Descente des Voies d'Escalade Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Chemin de Descente Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Chemin de la Bufaz Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Circuit de la Buffaz Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- Chemin de la Choisière Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Circuit de la Commanderie Haute-Savoie · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Combe d'Ablon Haute-Savoie · Hard · 7.8 mi (12.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap