• Historic site and monument

Le Jaillet Roman boundary marker

The Roman boundary marker at the Jaillet pass is one of Val d'Arly's rarest ancient remains. Together with the markers of the Petit Croisse Baulet and L'Avenaz, they offer the excuse for a themed walk open to good walkers (7 hrs walking).

Historic site and monument Le Jaillet Roman boundary marker La Giettaz

About

La Giettaz (73590)
Unguided individual tours available permanently

The boundary marker of le Jaillet, found again in 1963, was built in 74 A.D. by the Romans in order to demarcate the territories of Ceutrons and Allobroges tribes. The word "FINES", that means "limit", is carved on it. Until the 18th century, it marked the border of mountain pastures between La Giettaz and neighbouring territories. This marker, just like others, has been thrown down the slope or hidden in order to blur the border, because of conflicts and trials about the boundaries of pastures.

"Des Bornes Romaines aux Alpages" brochure available at the Tourist Office of La Giettaz.

Prices

Free of charge

Opening

Throughout the year : open daily.

Labels and rating

Registered at the monuments and historic sites
Ancient
Gallo-roman

Access

Col du Jaillet 73590 La Giettaz

Hike: start from Le Plan or la Crépinière hamlet, on the direction of the Jaillet pass. 3 hours walking, intermediate level.

Information update on 02/05/2018 by Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly