La Giettaz, at almost 4000 ft. in the Aravis mountain range, is isolated by a high mountain pass and the Arrondine gorge. During the winter, it is not uncommon for the road to be blocked by avalanches! A traditional life style continues even if tourism drives the economy. Check out their website to get a better idea:

http://www.la-giettaz.com/

*TERROIR: a system in which are established complex interactions between a set of humain factors (technical, community use), agriculture and the physical environment (a territory). The "terroir", a word stemming from "terre"(earth), is valorized by an original and unique product. In the Aravis, Reblochon cheese is a product of the terroir and is used in unique recipes such as "Tartiflète".

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