The Cross of the Frêtes
Description
Superb path in balcony under the cliffs of the chain of Aravis and facing Mont Blanc.
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 in direction LA ZORETTE (direction South). Take the path towards LA SOURCE DES ARAVIS, then PLANCHAUX. From there, cross in balcony until the CROIX DES FRÊTES. For the return, join the signpost PATH OF THE CROIX DES FRÊTES then Col des Aravis by the track following the directions PSAMO, LA TÊTE and LA ZORETTE.
POINTS OF INTEREST :
- Many alpine farms, with the possibility to buy cheese, butter ...
- The panoramas on the village of La Giettaz and the massif of Mont Blanc.
Technical informations
7.5 km
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min. 99999 m
200 m
200 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Tourist Office of Val d'Arly - La Giettaz Office
Tourist Office of Val d'Arly bureau in La Giettaz en Aravis. Welcome of the public, information, documentation, booking, ticket office, shop, service. Do not hesitate to come and visit us! ATM in the lobby.
Auberge du Plan Rebord
A mountain chalet facing Mont-Blanc where you can enjoy gourmet dishes. A unique setting in the great outdoors, accessible to all. A gourmet break in an old alpine chalet.Just a stone's throw from the Col des Aravis, calm and serenity assured, we will welcome you with good humour. Come and taste our traditional and local cuisine, made from carefully chosen products and as close to home as possible. Here, everything is home-made!
Aravis Pass
Mountain pass (alt: 1498m) – means of passage between Savoie and Haute Savoie. Magnificent views over Mont-Blanc. Alpine meadows, hiking trails, restaurants…
La Porte des Aravis "Chez Bruno"
Situated at the Col des Aravis, overlooking Mont-Blanc. Come and taste our Savoyard specialities. Communions, baptisms, family meals and seminars. Open every day.
"La Tête" - Panoramic views
Between the "Col des Aravis" and the "Chalet du Curé", you will find an orientation table to know everything about the surrounding mountains.
Date and time
- From 01/06/2024 to 30/09/2024
- From 01/06/2025 to 30/09/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly - 23/02/2024
www.valdarly-montblanc.com
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Environments
Mountain location
Reception conditions for animals
Dogs must be on a leash.
Open period
From 01/06 to 30/09.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 32 91 90
Email : sentiers@valdarly-montblanc.com
Website : www.valdarly-montblanc.com
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides 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.
