La Vierge des Alpages

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.

The church of La Giettaz, dedicated to Saint Pierre-aux-Liens, was rebuilt in the middle of the 19th century to replace the medieval building. Its bulbous bell tower and its furniture make it a fine example of late Savoyard Baroque.The first church in the village was built at the very end of the 14th century. Imagine, before this construction, the Giettois went to mass, risking their lives in winter, in Flumet for the inhabitants of the village, and in Megève for the inhabitants of the hamlet of Plan! If the exterior is admirable by the presence of the majestic onion bell tower with two lanterns, the interior of the vast building derives its originality from its Greek cross plan: this choice allowed the construction of a central dome, which was decorated with frescoes. in 1848. Raise your eyes to the sky: restored in the spring of 1999, their colors await your eyes! In 1732, a sculpted altarpiece was installed, paid for by the Giettois who had emigrated to Paris. The current major altarpiece, from 1849, partially reuses this old decor (the pale green part with the twisted columns), so it retains the vitality born of the Baroque spirit.

Display of traditional Savoie costumes, a woodwork workshop and a snow themed exhibition: skis, sledges, bob sleighs. Possibility of visit during village tour on Friday mornings.Located in an old house in the center of the village, this museum aims to safeguard and to make known all that constituted the life of our ancestors.

Little chapel located at the place known as L'Abbaye and which is part of the Oratory and Cross itinerary.The chapel was probably the first place of public worship in La Giettaz, at the beginning of the 11th century. The Benedictine monks came from Megève to the place known as L'Abbaye in the summer, which meant that they needed a chapel close by. It was rebuilt in the 17th century and given the name of the Annunciation. During the Revolution, it suffered much damage : its bell tower was destroyed and its bell requisitioned to make canons. Neither was it spared by the avalanches of 1843, 1847 and 1914. In 1927 it was restored but was again swept away by an avalanche of 1978 which came down from Les Verres and La Pare (at the summit of the Aravis mountains). It was rebuilt on a smaller scale in 1981 and 1982, further to the east, away from the risk of avalanches. The Virgin of the Anunciation was sculpted by a local from La Giettaz, with the inscription "Me Voici".

Production and sale of reblochons - tommes - raclettes on the farm. Open house in winter from 5pm (milking). Payment by credit card. Winter only.

The Oratoire des Clapières is the only wayside cross to have escaped the destruction of the Revolution : it is the oldest in Val d’Arly. Situated on the Route des Chalets, its name comes from “clapier” meaning pile of stone.

Situated in mountain pastures at an altitude of 1550m, facing the Mont-Blanc. Stunning location, accessible by car (2,5km on a rocky path). 6 sites for tents only. Shower : 1€.

Typical mountain chalet, built in 1806 and renovated, in a mountain pasture with beautiful panoramic views over the Mont-Blanc range. At 1550m of altitude, very quiet, good comfort, warm mountain character. South-facing, sunny balcony and terrace. Open only in summer.Mountain chalet with a small green campsite and a small restaurant. Common terrace, large natural plot. Access by car: rocky road on 2,5 km.

The Vierge des Alpages is a statue that was built by alpine farmers in 1956, situated at an altitude of 1800 m. She is believed to protect farmers, their animals and the whole village. Possible to hike via the Route du Plan to reach the statue.Standing on the Rocher des Mans, at an altitude of 1800m, below the Pointe des Verres (2616m), the statue was placed by alpine farmers during the summer of 1956. It took 20+ men to heave the three sections of the statue into place, on its pedestal, first of all using a winch and then with two horses. It was particularly tricky because the largest piece of statue weighed no less than 500 kg. It was damaged by the avalanche of 1962-63 which swept the top part of the statue down to the base of the cliff. The missing part was replaced using a helicopter. The views from the statue of the Virgin are magnificent. In the foreground you will see the mountains of Croisse-Baulet, Ramadieu, Christomet and Le Torraz. Behind that, from left to right, the Aiguilles de Warens, Mont d'Arbois, Mont Joly, Mont de Vorès and Mont Bisanne. In the distance are the Mont-Blanc Beaufortain mountains.

The Flor’Alpes hotel is situated at an altitude of 1100m in La Giettaz, in the Aravis mountains between La Clusaz and Megève. This cosy, welcoming chalet offers guests a peaceful atmosphere close to nature and a choice of recreational activities.

At the entrance to the village you’ll find a green space equipped with picnic tables.