La Porte des Aravis

  • Mountain pass
  • Crest
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  • Natural wonder
73590 La Giettaz
At the north of the Aravis pass, the "Porte des Aravis" is an imposing opening in the middle of the crest. Its aspect can be compared to a hole in a row of teeth. This geologic curiosity is associated to the legend of Gargantua.
According to the legend, the "Porte des Aravais" originates from famous Gargantua, a nice giant from a book by Rabelais who had a passion for great food, but also loved to travel.

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La Porte des Aravis
73590 La Giettaz
Updated on 10 July 2017 at 15:16
by Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly
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