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The Chapets

Forest walk to discover an old mountain hamlet.

Sport The Chapets La Giettaz

About

Departing from La Giettaz (73590)
Average length : 02h15
Total elevation gain : 300m
Vertical drop : 300m
Distance : 4.8km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

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, go down along the departmental until the BRIDGE OF GIETTAZ (be vigilant on this passage). Follow the directions ON ARRONDINE and the 4 PATHS, then return to the hamlet CHAPETS. To return to the village, take direction ROC DU CHARBONNIER then again ON THE ARRONDINE.
The return itinerary is then the same as on the way out.

POINTS OF INTEREST:
- Panorama from Chapets on the cliffs of the Aravis mountain range: Étale (2484m) and Merdassier (2413m).
- We dominate the valley of the Arrondine and the "Rock of the City" (above the village of Giettaz), consisting of many layers of shale (slates) dating back 3 million years!

Loop
Total elevation gain : 300m
Altitude max : 1415m
Vertical drop : 300m

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.

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 : Check, Cash, Bank/credit card

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 : 45.863 - Longitude : 6.4949
Information update on 23/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly