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By Erik Boyd
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,379 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the history of the French Resistance at Plateau des Glières
    • Explore key WWII sites, including the National Monument to the Resistance
    • Enjoy a private tour tailored to your interests, pace, and preferences
    • Discover the plateau’s pristine landscapes on foot with optional hikes
    • Savour traditional Savoyard cuisine at a charming mountain auberge

Activity location

    • Geneva
    • Geneva, Genève, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Geneva
    • Geneva, Genève, Switzerland

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Plateau des Glières WWII French Resistance Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Price details
AU$1,379.01 x 1 TravellerAU$1,379.01
Total
Price is AU$1,379.01

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private tour customised to match your pace and interests
  • Inclusions
    Visit to key French Resistance sites including the National Monument to the Resistance
  • Inclusions
    Optional hikes with views of Mont Blanc
  • Inclusions
    Transport to and from the site
  • Inclusions
    Hiking poles provided
  • Exclusions
    Lunch at a traditional mountain auberge
  • Exclusions
    Drinks and snacks

What you can expect

  • Begin your journey by meeting your guide and heading to the Plateau des Glières, a famous historical site of the French Resistance. Nestled high above the Haute-Savoie region, the Plateau des Glières is more than just a scenic alpine plain; it’s a symbol of resilience, courage, and heritage.

    Follow your guide through serene mountain pastures, fragrant pine forests, and panoramic viewpoints that seem lifted from a postcard. Learn about the extraordinary storey of the French Resistance fighters who once stood their ground here during World War II.

    Explore key Resistance sites, including the National Monument to the Resistance and the remains of hidden shelters. Hear real stories that bring history to life.

    Discover the plateau’s pristine landscapes on foot, with optional hikes offering sweeping views of Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks. Savour traditional Savoyard cuisine at a charming mountain auberge on the plateau.

Location

Activity location

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    • Geneva
    • Geneva, Genève, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Geneva
    • Geneva, Genève, Switzerland