the giettaz

Col des Aravis

Elevation: 1498 m. Passage pass between Savoie and Haute Savoie.
Magnificent view of Mont Blanc. Mountain pastures, trails for hikers, restaurants…
The alpine depression where the small chapel dedicated to Ste Anne stands, is framed by the cornices of the Etale and the rectangular indentation of the Porte des Aravis. Panorama of the Mt Blanc Range. Herds of cows of the Abundance and Tarine breeds are here in the mountain pastures as soon as the snow melts... You are in the Pays du Reblochon. Opening information at the Tourist Office.

Location details

  • Shuttle stop within 300 m
  • Mountain view
  • Public transport stop within 500 m
  • River at -5 km
  • Panoramic view
  • Marked hiking route within 500 m
  • Tourist cycle route less than 1 km away
Label / practical information: Not recommended in bad weather, Outdoors

Opening

Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Col des Aravis road exceptionally closed on days of heavy snowfall (on average 5 days a year).

Pricing

Free

Services

Equipment

  • Public toilets
  • Motorhome parking area
  • Parking
  • Parking in the area
  • Coach parking

Services

  • Shop
  • Restaurant
  • Accessible by stroller

Address

73590 La Giettaz
How do I get there?

Was this content useful to you?