• Sport

The Iron Cross

Panoramic walk at the foot of the Aravis.
The trail is used by farmers and hikers as part of their work. For a good cohabitation be courteous and let them pass.

Sport The Iron Cross La Giettaz

About

Departing from La Giettaz (73590)
Average length : 01h00
Total elevation gain : 160m
Vertical drop : 160m
Distance : 3km
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 towards LA ZORETTE (direction South). Take the path towards LA SOURCE DES ARAVIS, then PLANCHAUX. Join the LA signpost CROIX DE FER : return to the cross to enjoy the panorama. Then take the track back to LA TÊTE and LA ZORETTE to return to Col des Aravis.

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

Loop
Total elevation gain : 160m
Altitude max : 1640m
Vertical drop : 160m

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.

Further informations

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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
    Not adapted to strollers

    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 : 6.4644
    Information update on 27/04/2023 by Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly