La Rose du Chapet is a marked ski touring route from Pont de l'Armoy in Plan de la Giettaz to the summit of Tête du Torraz. In the Portes du Mont-Blanc area, it is one of the 12 marked ski touring routes.
You can find a hotel for a stay in La Giettaz.
Winter
The snowshoe trail L'Abbaye is a short walking route from La Giettaz. One variant takes 1 hour and 45 minutes and is 4.1 kilometers long. The trail passes the Oratoire des Clapières, considered the oldest oratory in Val d'Arly.
Nature
La Giettaz is listed in the Savoie prefecture register under the protected Les Aravis biotope area. The easy circular trail to La Cascade du Dard starts in La Giettaz, takes 45 minutes, and is 2 kilometers long. The waterfall is 70 meters high and is called „voile de la mariée“ by the residents of La Giettaz.
Culture
The Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens in La Giettaz has a Greek-cross floor plan and a central dome with frescoes dating from 1848. It is dedicated to Saint Peter in Chains and was rebuilt in the mid-19th century in place of a medieval church building. The church is an example of the late Baroque Savoyard style, with an onion-shaped bell tower and historic furnishings.
The Musée A la Rencontre du Passé is located in an old house in the center of the village of La Giettaz. It includes a woodworking workshop and an exhibition on snow featuring skis, sledges, and bobsleds. The museum also presents traditional Savoyard homes and domestic life.
The Les Chalets d’Alpage route offers the opportunity to discover the hamlets and cultural heritage of La Giettaz, including a church, an oratory, and alpine chalets.
Cuisine
The Ferme de la Gardette offers guided visits on mountain farming, animals, milking, and cheese production by prior reservation. The farm produces Reblochon, Tommes, and Raclettes and sells them directly from the farm; in winter, free visits are available during milking.
