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The Cross of Ptiouta

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Giettaz
6.0 km
2h 45min
Medium
  • Short hike in the pastures, near the village of La Giettaz.

  • DEPARTURE: The village of Giettaz in Aravis with the church of Saint Pierre aux Liens and the museum of the past that tells the life of the Giettois.

    ROUTE: From the Tourist Office, go up along the Route des Grandes Alpes, then turn right towards LA CHAPELLE DES NANTS. At PONT NOIR, cross the road and climb towards LES PUGINIÈRES, PÉTAZ and BOIS DU FOUESTARLE. Turn right on the Chalets road (alpine trail) until you reach LA CROIX DE PTIOUTA. From there, get off at right on LA STAPESSE and...
    DEPARTURE: The village of Giettaz in Aravis with the church of Saint Pierre aux Liens and the museum of the past that tells the life of the Giettois.

    ROUTE: From the Tourist Office, go up along the Route des Grandes Alpes, then turn right towards LA CHAPELLE DES NANTS. At PONT NOIR, cross the road and climb towards LES PUGINIÈRES, PÉTAZ and BOIS DU FOUESTARLE. Turn right on the Chalets road (alpine trail) until you reach LA CROIX DE PTIOUTA. From there, get off at right on LA STAPESSE and come back to PETAZ balcony. Return to La Giettaz by the same route as the go.

    POINT OF INTEREST :
    - Beautiful point of view on the Mont-Blanc massif.
  • 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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