La Giettaz: Waterfall, Trails and Savoyard Heritage

The easy circular trail to La Cascade du Dard starts in La Giettaz. It is 2 kilometres long and takes 45 minutes. The waterfall is 70 metres high and is called “voile de la mariée” by the residents of La Giettaz. Check local conditions before setting out, as route information may change.

Waterfall, snowshoe trail and ski touring

The L'Abbaye snowshoe trail is a short walk from La Giettaz; one variant is 4.1 kilometres long and takes 1 hour 45 minutes. This makes the variant longer and more time-consuming than the circular waterfall trail: 1 hour 45 minutes and 4.1 kilometres, compared with 45 minutes and 2 kilometres. The snowshoe trail depends on snow and weather conditions. It passes the Oratoire des Clapières, described as the oldest oratory in the Val d'Arly.

For ski touring, La Rose du Chapet is another named route. It is one of the 12 marked ski touring routes in the Portes du Mont-Blanc area and runs from Pont de l'Armoy in Plan de la Giettaz to the summit of Tête du Torraz. The route depends on snow, weather and the ski area's operating conditions. The network of marked routes can also change.

Church, museum and local heritage

The Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens is dedicated to Saint Peter in Chains. In the mid-19th century, it was rebuilt in place of a medieval church. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Greek cross, with a dome at the centre featuring frescoes from 1848. The church is an example of the late Baroque Savoyard style and has an onion-domed bell tower and historic furnishings.

The Musée A la Rencontre du Passé is housed in an old building in the village centre. It includes a woodworking workshop and a snow-themed exhibition featuring skis, sledges and bobsleighs. The museum also presents traditional Savoyard homes and domestic life. Craft and winter-related objects are thus displayed alongside home culture and everyday life.

The Les Chalets d’Alpage route offers a different perspective: it lets you discover the hamlets and heritage of La Giettaz, including a church, an oratory and alpine chalets. This gives you the opportunity to weigh up the trails with their different durations and themes, as well as the various ways of exploring the local heritage.

The Ferme de la Gardette offers a glimpse into mountain farming. Guided visits cover the animals, milking and cheesemaking; advance reservations are required, and dates may change. The farm makes Reblochon, Tommes and Raclettes, which it sells directly from the farm. In winter, free visits are available during milking; seasonal visiting arrangements may change.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Franc, Le Pré, Saint-Sorlin-Darves, La Côte-D'aime, Aiguebelette-Le-Lac, Aussois, Saint-Avre, Montailleur.

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