Le Jaillet Roman boundary marker
Description
The Roman boundary marker at the Jaillet pass is one of Val d'Arly's rarest ancient remains. Together with the markers of the Petit Croisse Baulet and L'Avenaz, they offer the excuse for a themed walk open to good walkers (7 hrs walking).
The boundary marker of le Jaillet, found again in 1963, was built in 74 A.D. by the Romans in order to demarcate the territories of Ceutrons and Allobroges tribes. The word "FINES", that means "limit", is carved on it. Until the 18th century, it marked the border of mountain pastures between La Giettaz and neighbouring territories. This marker, just like others, has been thrown down the slope or hidden in order to blur the border, because of conflicts and trials about the boundaries of pastures.
Technical information
73590 La Giettaz
Altimetric profile
Additional information
Location complements
Hike: start from Le Plan or la Crépinière hamlet, on the direction of the Jaillet pass. 3 hours walking, intermediate level.
Tips
"Des Bornes Romaines aux Alpages" brochure available at the Tourist Office of La Giettaz.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 32 92 87
Email : info@la-giettaz.com
Website : www.la-giettaz.com
Open period
Throughout the year : open daily.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly - 23/02/2024
www.valdarly-montblanc.com
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Price(s)
Free of charge
