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The Cross of the Frêtes

Superb path in balcony under the cliffs of the chain of Aravis and facing Mont Blanc.

Sport The Cross of the Frêtes La Giettaz

About

Departing from La Giettaz (73590)
Average length : 02h30
Total elevation gain : 200m
Vertical drop : 200m
Distance : 7.5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

DEPARTURE: Col des Aravis.
Use the roadside parking provided for this purpose, so as not to hinder agricultural users.

ROUTE: From the parking of Col, take the track in direction LA ZORETTE (direction South). Take the path towards LA SOURCE DES ARAVIS, then PLANCHAUX. From there, cross in balcony until the CROIX DES FRÊTES. For the return, join the signpost PATH OF THE CROIX DES FRÊTES then Col des Aravis by the track following the directions PSAMO, LA TÊTE and LA ZORETTE.

POINTS OF INTEREST :
- Many alpine farms, with the possibility to buy cheese, butter ...
- The panoramas on the village of La Giettaz and the massif of Mont Blanc.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 200m
Altitude max : 1640m
Vertical drop : 200m

Signs

Marked with yellow signs.

Topoguides references

Walking and hiking map of the Val d'Arly for sale at 9 € or Topo Walks and Short hikes on sale at € 4 in the tourist offices.

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    Prices

    Walking and hiking map of the Val d'Arly for sale at 9 € or Topo Walks and Short hikes on sale at € 4 in the tourist offices

    Methods of payment accepted : Bank/credit card, Check, Cash

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Dogs must be on a leash.

    Period of practice

    From 01/06 to 30/09.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    73590 La Giettaz
    Departing from : La Giettaz (73590)
    Latitude : 45.872 - Longitude : 6.4647
    Information update on 27/04/2023 by Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly