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The Iron Cross

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Giettaz
3.0 km
1h
Very easy
  • Panoramic walk at the foot of the Aravis.
    The trail is used by farmers and hikers as part of their work. For a good cohabitation be courteous and let them pass.

  • 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 towards LA ZORETTE (direction South). Take the path towards LA SOURCE DES ARAVIS, then PLANCHAUX. Join the LA signpost CROIX DE FER : return to the cross to enjoy the panorama. Then take the track back to LA TÊTE and LA ZORETTE to return to Col des Aravis.

    POINTS OF INTEREST:
    - The panoramas on the village of La Giettaz...
    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 towards LA ZORETTE (direction South). Take the path towards LA SOURCE DES ARAVIS, then PLANCHAUX. Join the LA signpost CROIX DE FER : return to the cross to enjoy the panorama. Then take the track back to LA TÊTE and LA ZORETTE to return to Col des Aravis.

    POINTS OF INTEREST:
    - The panoramas on the village of La Giettaz and the massif of Mont Blanc.
    - Many alpine farms, with the possibility to buy cheese, butter ...
  • Departure
    La Giettaz
  • Plain text rates
    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
  • Plain text period
    From 01/06 to 30/09.
  • Environment
    • Mountain location
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be on a leash.
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