Nestled at 1,150 metres altitude, La Giettaz (pronounced “la giett”) is an authentic village resort located between Megève and La Clusaz, in the heart of the Aravis massif. Linked to the Portes du Mont-Blanc ski area, it offers access to over 100km of varied slopes suited to all levels. In winter, skiing enthusiasts enjoy a preserved natural setting, while in summer, hikers explore alpine trails offering exceptional panoramas over Mont-Blanc. La Giettaz charms with its friendly atmosphere, rural heritage and green tourism. It’s an ideal destination for families and mountain lovers seeking authenticity.
La Giettaz
Overview
La Giettaz
📏 Altitude: 1200 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 100 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 52.5 €/day (2026-2027)
📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 4 April 2027
Overview of La Giettaz
La Giettaz is organised around its main village, characterised by traditional timber chalets and picturesque lanes. The 18th-century Baroque church of Saint-Pierre bears witness to the region’s rich cultural heritage. The surrounding hamlets, such as Le Plan — the main ski area departure point — offer an immersion in rural Savoyard life. Visitors can also discover working alpine farms where local cheeses such as reblochon and tomme are produced.
Our review — La Giettaz
3.0/5
Ski area — key figures — La Giettaz
- 🌟 Village resort (Savoie)
- 📏 1200 m Village altitude (1930 m Top altitude)
- 🏨 3.261 tourist beds
- 🎿 69 runs
🚠 8 ski lifts
Average lift age: 23 years
When to visit
La Giettaz in summer
In summer, La Giettaz becomes a haven of peace for nature lovers. Walking trails reveal breathtaking panoramas over Mont Blanc and the Aravis range. Cyclists appreciate the varied routes, in particular the ascents of the Col des Aravis and Col des Saisies. Families enjoy forest walks, farm visits and craft workshops. Nearby you can discover La Clusaz, Megeve, Flumet and Les Saisies.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking
La Giettaz in winter
In winter, La Giettaz offers privileged access to the Portes du Mont-Blanc ski area, with over 100 km of runs suited to all levels. Skiers enjoy varied descents through forests and high pastures with unbeatable views of Mont Blanc. Nordic skiers have trails in the heart of nature. Non-skiers can try snowshoeing, tobogganing and cultural visits.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from La Giettaz: Evasion Mont-Blanc (alpin), Les Portes du Mont-Blanc (alpin).
Ski area — Evasion Mont-Blanc
⛰️ Altitudes: 800 m – 2370 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 445 km
💰 Day pass: 65 €
The Evasion Mont-Blanc domain is one of France’s largest with nearly 450 km of runs, but its approach is unique. Rather than a single fully linked ski area, it is a collection of several magnificent ski areas, accessible with a common pass, organised around the iconic villages of Megeve, Saint-Gervais and their neighbours. It is an invitation to a-la-carte skiing, where you choose your atmosphere and playground each day. The skiing experience focuses primarily on two large linked sectors: the Heart of the Domain — Megeve/Saint-Gervais sector, the largest combined area, offering XXL linked skiing with exceptional panoramas over the Mont Blanc massif. It directly connects Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas-de-Veroce and the main Megeve sectors (Rochebrune, Mont d’Arbois). The atmosphere is bright, between wide high-pasture runs, forest descents and numerous well-regarded mountain restaurants. The Portes du Mont-Blanc sector — this second linked ski area, more intimate, offers 100 km of runs connecting the Jaillet sector (Megeve) to the village resorts of Combloux and La Giettaz. The skiing is gentler — a hop between charming alpine villages — with superb views over the Aravis massif and Mont Blanc. The bonus ski area: Les Contamines-Montjoie — the Evasion Mont-Blanc pass also includes access to the Contamines-Montjoie ski area. Note that this ski area is not ski-in ski-out linked to the others. Accessible by car or shuttle in a few minutes, it is renowned for its excellent snowfall and offers high-quality skiing in a wilder setting in the heart of the Nature Reserve.
Ski area — Les Portes du Mont-Blanc
⛰️ Altitudes: 1020 m – 1930 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 100 km
💰 Day pass: 52.5 €
Combloux, Megeve (Jaillet sector) and La Giettaz share a fine joint ski area facing Mont Blanc. At the foot of the Aravis, the Portes du Mont-Blanc totals 100 km of runs across 69 pistes. The shared ski area has 13 green, 18 blue, 30 red and 8 black runs. The ski area has 29 ski lifts, mainly drag lifts, as well as one gondola and 8 chairlifts. The highest point, the Tete du Torraz at 1,930 m, offers an exceptional 360-degree panorama over the surrounding massifs: the Aravis, Mont Blanc and the Beaufortain. The ski area is renowned for the quality of its snow and the diversity of its runs, suited to beginners and experienced skiers alike.
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Ski pass prices — La Giettaz
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from La Giettaz.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evasion Mont-Blanc (alpin skiing) | 65 € | 324.5 € | 1189 € | 2026-2027 |
| Les Portes du Mont-Blanc (alpin skiing) | 52.5 € | 262.5 € | N/A | 2026-2027 |
Additional information
- Evasion Mont-Blanc: Pour skier en illimité tout autour de Saint-Gervais, vous pouvez aussi acheter le Mont-Blanc Unlimited, un forfait donnant également accès aux sites touristiques de l’aiguille du Midi et du Montenvers entre autres.
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