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The Cross of Ptiouta

Short hike in the pastures, near the village of La Giettaz.

Sport The Cross of Ptiouta La Giettaz

About

Departing from La Giettaz (73590)
Average length : 02h45
Total elevation gain : 500m
Vertical drop : 500m
Distance : 6km
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 up along the Route des Grandes Alpes, then turn right towards LA CHAPELLE DES NANTS. At PONT NOIR, cross the road and climb towards LES PUGINIÈRES, PÉTAZ and BOIS DU FOUESTARLE. Turn right on the Chalets road (alpine trail) until you reach LA CROIX DE PTIOUTA. From there, get off at right on LA STAPESSE and come back to PETAZ balcony. Return to La Giettaz by the same route as the go.

POINT OF INTEREST :
- Beautiful point of view on the Mont-Blanc massif.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 500m
Altitude max : 1540m
Vertical drop : 500m

Signs

Marked with yellow signs.

Map 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.

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