The Cross of the Frêtes

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

3430ETR - LA CLUSAZ RESISTANTE LE GRAND-BORNAND

17.20€

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

3430ET - LA CLUSAZ LE GRAND-BORNAND

17.20€

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

3531OT - MEGEVE COL DES ARAVIS

13.90€

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

TOP75032 - CHAINE DES ARAVIS - MASSIF DES BAUGES

13.90€

TOP75004 - BEAUFORTAIN MASSIF DU MONT BLANC

TOP100D74 - HAUTE-SAVOIE ANNECY THONON-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC CHAÎNE DES ARAVIS

TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES

202 JURA ALPES DU NORD

Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN

Scale : 1:150 000

5.90€

NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Scale : 1:250 000

6.80€

NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Scale : 1:2 500 000

7.00€

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 Information

Walking

Difficulty

Very easy

Duration

2h30mn

Dist.

7.5 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

73590 La Giettaz

Lat : 45.872Lng : 6.4647

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.

1262 route du Col des Aravis 73590 La Giettaz

2878 route des Montagnes Lieu-dit Psamo 73590 La Giettaz

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…

Col des Aravis 73590 La Giettaz

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.