DEPARTURE: The village of Giettaz in Aravis with the church of Saint Pierre aux Liens and the museum of the past that tells the life of the Giettois.
ROUTE: From the Tourist Office, cross the Route des Grandes Alpes and climb towards LA CAILLÈRE and join the PONT DE NANT PARREUX. Turn right towards the MORTINES, UNDER THE FIRES and then CRÉVE-COEUR (caution, the path crosses several times the Route des Grandes Alpes). Cross the road in the direction of TUNNEL DES ARAVIS then turn right on the trail all the way to the VIERGE DU CHATELARD: panorama plunging on La Giettaz. Back to CRÈVE-COEUR, turn left towards LES COMBES. At BOIS DU FOUESTARLE, turn right towards PÉTAZ, LES PUGINIÈRES, PONT NOIR and join LA GIETTAZ.
POINTS OF INTEREST:
- The statue of the Virgin of CHATELARD which was built in 1936.
- Beautiful view of the valley of the Arrondine, the Aravis and the Mont Blanc.
- Sport
The Virgin of Chatelard
Short hike on the heights of La Giettaz to reach the Virgin of Chatelard and its view overlooking the village.
Sport The Virgin of Chatelard La Giettaz
About
Signs
Marked with yellow signs.
Map references
Val d'Arly Walk and Hike map-guide on sale at €9.
Topoguides references
Topo Walks and Short Hikes on sale at €4 in Tourist Offices.
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
Dogs must be on a leash.
Period of practice
From 01/06 to 30/09.
Services
- Pets welcome
Contacts
Access
Parking recommended in front of the Tourist Office or the Town Hall.
