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Virgin of Le Châtelard

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Wayside cross
Elevation : 1540m
73590 La Giettaz
Vierge du Châtelard
Vierge du Châtelard
©Clodine Bouchex
The Virgin of Le Châtelard can be reached by an easy, short walk (1 hr – 3.2 km, 700m difference in altitude) from the Col des Aravis. The ramble offer lovely views over the Arondine valley, Aravis and Mont-Blanc mountains.
Erected during the summer of 1936, the statue of the Virgin of Le Chatelard was solemnly blessed on 4th October 1936 by Abbé MERCIER who recounted its history :
"On 14th July 1935, around 4 pm, a thunderbolt from the sky struck the chalet of Le Chatalard, which belonged to François PORRET from Le...

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Unguided group tours
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Free of charge

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All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Virgin of Le Châtelard
Elevation : 1540m
73590 La Giettaz

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain view
  • Isolated

Access

Access
  • Beginning of the path at the Col des Aravis or at the Crève-Coeur tunnel.
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Updated on 22 March 2017 at 16:22
 by Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly
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