Don’t glance down at your phone on Ravin de la Platte

Ravin de la Platte is a high mountain ravine at an elevation of 1.853m (6,079ft) above sea level, located in the Hautes-Alpes department of France. It’s definitely not for anyone suffering from vertigo.

Ravin de la Platte

Where is Ravin de la Platte?

The ravine is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the southeastern part of the country.

How long is the road to Ravin de la Platte?

Tucked away in the Lauzet valley, the road is totally unpaved. Starting at La Roche-de-Rame, a small town at 950m above sea level, the road is 11km (6.83 miles) long. This terrible and exposed trail is heavily trafficked by log trucks.

Is the road to Ravin de la Platte challenging?

The drive features 25 hairpin turns and tests the skill, and courage, of any driver. The drive is pretty steep, with an average gradient of 8.20% and sections up to 10%. The road is slippery and very narrow (just 3 meters wide), with dangerous drops. 

 

 

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