Our mountain destinations Plateau des Petites Roches

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The emblematic villages of the Plateau des Petites Roches, perched in the Chartreuse massif, offer breathtaking views of the Belledonne mountain range. The resort’s play area, popular with children in summer and winter alike, is a major attraction. What’s more, the two small ski resorts on the plateau offer affordable rates, making the area even more attractive to winter sports enthusiasts.

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In winter

Imagine a cliff bearing a plateau adorned with three villages (St Pancrasse, St Hilaire and St Bernard). Surmount this picture with a summit, the Dent de Crolles, extended by the Réserve Naturelle des Hauts de Chartreuse, and project an exceptional panorama over the Belledonne chain. The result is the Plateau des Petites Roches, at an altitude of 1,000 metres, a haven of peace for nature lovers. Legend has it that the famous giant Gargantua created the Plateau des Petites Roches by sitting on the mountain, using the cliff as a backrest, as he crossed the Alps. This privileged location also attracts lovers of outdoor activities: snowshoe hiking, downhill and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing…

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In summer

Legend has it that the famous giant Gargantua created the Plateau des Petites Roches by sitting on the mountain, using the cliff as a backrest, as he crossed the Alps. The plateau, internationally renowned for free flight, has been hosting the annual Coupe Icare, a spellbinding spectacle for spectators for over 45 years, on the third weekend of September. There’s no shortage of attractions on the Plateau des Petites Roches. First and foremost, its incredible panorama, particularly enchanting at sunset, is a constant source of wonder. The Plateau des Petites Roches is distinguished by its singular geography, forming a mountain balcony suspended between earth and sky. Offering exceptional panoramic views, it stretches from Mont Blanc in the west to Mont Aiguille in the east, encompassing the majestic Belledonne mountain range.

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In the spring

The Plateau des Petites Roches is distinguished by its singular geography, forming a mountain balcony suspended between earth and sky. Offering exceptional panoramic views, it stretches from Mont Blanc in the west to Mont Aiguille in the east, encompassing the majestic Belledonne mountain range. Until March 31, take advantage of the Col de Marcieu play area, with its many activities including tubbing, accrobranche and much more…

In autumn

The plateau, internationally renowned for free flight, has been hosting the Coupe Icare, a spellbinding spectacle for spectators for over 45 years, on the third weekend in September. There’s no shortage of attractions on the Plateau des Petites Roches. First and foremost, its incredible panorama, particularly enchanting at sunset, is a constant source of wonder.

Coupe Icare Japanese Disguise And Cliff Credit Bruno Lavit

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