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The Cross of the Frêtes
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.4647
Longitude :
45.872
Map ref. :
Carte Promenade et Randonnée du Val d'Arly en vente à 9€ ou Topo Balades et Petites randonnées en vente à 4€ dans les Offices de tourisme.
Superb path in balcony under the cliffs of the chain of Aravis and facing Mont Blanc.
DEPARTURE: Col des Aravis.
Use the roadside parking provided for this purpose, so as not to hinder agricultural users.
ROUTE: From the parking of Col, take the track in direction LA ZORETTE (direction South). Take the path towards LA SOURCE DES ARAVIS, then PLANCHAUX. From there, cross in balcony until the CROIX DES FRÊTES. For the return, join the signpost PATH OF THE CROIX DES FRÊTES then Col des Aravis by the track following the directions PSAMO, LA TÊTE and LA ZORETTE.
POINTS OF INTEREST :
- Many alpine farms, with the possibility to buy cheese, butter ...
- The panoramas on the village of La Giettaz and the massif of Mont Blanc.
Services
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
Period(s) of use
From 01/06 to 30/09
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Pets allowed
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