Rules for visiting La Giettaz
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within None in the resort itself. In the surrounding area is the Natura 2000 site "Les Aravis" (FR8201701 / FR8212023), whose 10 municipalities are all in Haute-Savoie and do not include La Giettaz., so its public-use rules also apply. Source: auvergne-rhone-alpes.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsIn France, solitary wild camping is allowed away from roads and public paths, with the consent of whoever uses the land. It is prohibited in classified or registered sites and within 200 m of drinking water sources. The mayor can ban it by decree (arrêté).Source: banquedesterritoires.fr
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsIn La Giettaz there is a marked route starting from Le Plan that can be extended along the 12/22. The ski area is closed outside opening hours (generally from 17:00 to 8:30). A contribution at the ticket office of €5 per day or €50 for the season is suggested.Source: lesportesdumontblanc.fr
- With conditionsIf you leave the marked routes, you ski or snowshoe entirely at your own risk. The night closure allows the winch-equipped snow groomers to work and avalanche control to be carried out.Source: lesportesdumontblanc.fr
🛷 Sledging
- ProhibitedSledges (luge) and the paret are prohibited in the Les Portes du Mont-Blanc ski area. Skiing, snowboarding, telemark, monoskiing, sqwal, snowscoot and adapted devices approved for ski lifts are allowed.Source: lesportesdumontblanc.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at La Giettaz?
- With conditions. In France, solitary wild camping is allowed away from roads and public paths, with the consent of whoever uses the land. It is prohibited in classified or registered sites and within 200 m of drinking water sources. The mayor can ban it by decree (arrêté).
- Can you skin up the slopes at La Giettaz?
- With conditions. In La Giettaz there is a marked route starting from Le Plan that can be extended along the 12/22. The ski area is closed outside opening hours (generally from 17:00 to 8:30). A contribution at the ticket office of €5 per day or €50 for the season is suggested. With conditions. If you leave the marked routes, you ski or snowshoe entirely at your own risk. The night closure allows the winch-equipped snow groomers to work and avalanche control to be carried out.
- Where can you go sledging at La Giettaz?
- Prohibited. Sledges (luge) and the paret are prohibited in the Les Portes du Mont-Blanc ski area. Skiing, snowboarding, telemark, monoskiing, sqwal, snowscoot and adapted devices approved for ski lifts are allowed.
Before you go
Rules collected on 13 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.