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La Giettaz walks
Circuit in the Aravis through the Blanchet pastures
Visorando Member
7.43 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,188 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
A beautiful hike on the Savoyard side of the Aravis, with pastures, streams, sun-baked wooden chalets and Mont Blanc sparkling in the sun.
Yellow markings and directional signs.
Notre-Dame des Alpages from La Giettaz
6.61 mi
+2,782 ft
-2,759 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
This statue, built in 1956 by the alpine farmers, offers a magnificent panorama. A close-up view of the Croisse-Baulet, Ramadieu, Christomet and Torraz massifs, then the Mont Blanc range and the Beaufortain mountains.
Croix des Frettes and Croix de Fer
5.20 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,184 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
This balcony route offers beautiful views of the Aravis mountain range, La Giettaz and the Arrondine valley, all facing Mont Blanc.
From Col des Aravis to Les Stallets via Chalet du Curé and Boegneuve
10.77 mi
+3,619 ft
-3,435 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
An easy hike offering magnificent panoramic views of the entire Mont Blanc range. The mountain range gradually reveals itself as you hike along a road that is passable by vehicle throughout. If you go as far as Stallets, you will have an extraordinary 180° view of the Northern Alps. It is also possible to stop at the Chalet du Curé, which already offers a commanding view, or at Boegneuve. This hike is completely exposed, so we recommend doing it in autumn or late summer, or during the cooler hours of the day in summer.
Croix de Fer from the Col des Aravis
2.54 mi
+541 ft
-541 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
This is a fairly easy short loop for families, stopping at the Croix de Fer for a superb view of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains.
Tête du Torraz
7.21 mi
+2,411 ft
-2,431 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
A superb summit that is well worth the effort, with breathtaking 360° views: the Aravis mountain range, the Aiguilles Rouges massif, the Mont Blanc massif and Beaufortain.
Petit Croisse Baulet - Col de Jaillet
6.14 mi
+2,579 ft
-2,579 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
Le Petit Croisse Baulet is a superb summit offering a 360° view of the entire Mont Blanc massif and the Aravis mountain range.
At the summit and at the Col de Jaillet, you can see a Roman boundary stone that marked the border at the time.
Col de Jaillet
6.10 mi
+1,801 ft
-1,801 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
The Col de Jaillet offers a magnificent view of Mont Blanc, which appears close by. You can also see a Roman boundary stone that marked the border at the time.
Crêtes du Torraz
9.44 mi
+2,930 ft
-2,940 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
The route offers magnificent views of the Aravis mountain range with Mont Blanc opposite you. Pure bliss!
Le Petétruy
6.22 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,401 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
This is a pleasant hike that allows you to discover the Pététry mountain pastures and a beautiful panorama of Mont Blanc. At the beginning, you walk along a stream and through the undergrowth. The steepest climb is in the shade of the trees, in the valleys, where you may see cows and, with a little luck, marmots.
Petit and Grand Croisse-Baulet
8.23 mi
+3,780 ft
-3,766 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
A varied itinerary on fairly gentle slopes, with exceptional views from the ridges. The Croisse Baulet is mainly used by ski tourers, while the Petit Croisse Baulet is accessible from several sides, both on snowshoes and skis: the proposed loop starts at Le Plan, in La Giettaz.
Petit Croisse Baulet via the Col de Niard
8.26 mi
+3,186 ft
-3,186 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
This loop offers beautiful panoramic views of the Mont Blanc range, the Arve Valley and the Aravis range from a balcony trail.
Croisse Baulet loop from Le Plan
5.90 mi
+3,563 ft
-3,550 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
A beautiful loop to a little-known peak between Aravis and Beaufortain, particularly scenic. The climb is steep but the return loop via the little Croisse Baulet is enchanting, like a balcony with exceptional views of the Mont Blanc massif. It can get a little crowded on the way back as it can be reached in an hour from the Jaillet cable car.
Circular route starting from Chaucisse
5.57 mi
+1,755 ft
-1,752 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
This beautiful walk offers, at both the Croix Stata and the Croix Cartier, a superb panoramic view of the Aravis range to the west and the Mont Blanc range to the east.
The route passes through an area where there is a risk of avalanches. (It is essential to check the stability of the snowpack and the risk of avalanches before setting off.)
Tour of Chaucisse
2.52 mi
+659 ft
-666 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
An easy snowshoe hike that takes you around the heights of Chaucisse with beautiful views of Mont Blanc.
Le Treu
4.95 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,762 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
The summit of Le Treu is beautifully situated and offers magnificent panoramic views of the Aravis mountains, the Arly valley, the surrounding massifs and, of course, Mont Blanc. This is a wild hike, mainly on trails.
Le Treu, Croix de Stata and Croix Cartier in a loop
7.56 mi
+2,464 ft
-2,444 ft
7 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
A wide loop around the hamlet of Chaucisse, allowing you to visit three summits by combining routes that can each be done as a shorter hike. The views along the way are magnificent, with the Aravis, Beaufortain and Mont Blanc in front of us.
Croix Cartier
6.39 mi
+1,873 ft
-1,896 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
La Croix Cartier is a very pleasant hike for families, offering magnificent 360° views.
Circular route from the Tête du Torraz starting from Sciozier
6.83 mi
+2,116 ft
-2,100 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Flumet (Savoie)
A lovely, easy circular route – apart from the climb – offering a 360° panorama of the Val d'Arly and the Aravis range.
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
4.54 mi
+1,762 ft
-2,923 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
A great pointy summit with a cross on top and good views followed by a descent of Borderan Combe. This could easily be done in reverse and/or without the use of the cable cars.
Porte des Aravis
4.05 mi
+3,507 ft
-3,510 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
This hike is only worthwhile when the La Clusaz resort is closed, as parts of the route follow groomed and busy ski runs. It is a demanding hike rated 2.3 with gradients of around 35° over the final 200 metres. The view opens up to the Mont Blanc range on one side and the Jura on the other. You may spot a few chamois along the route.
La Croix Cartier, starting from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle
7.34 mi
+1,798 ft
-1,811 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
A hike to the Croix Cartier which involves some technical sections and offers magnificent views (in good weather), particularly of the Etale and Mont Blanc massifs. This hike requires a good sense of direction.
Le Treu as seen from Les Avenières
7.47 mi
+2,142 ft
-2,139 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
A classic route in the area, offering a 360° panorama between the Aravis and Les Saisies. Beautiful views over the Val d’Arly, the ski areas of Les Saisies, Praz-sur-Arly and even Megève.
The return route runs along the foot of the Aravis massif, through fairly wild scenery.
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