La Valpelline
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Betenda bridge
The power of the erosive action of the waters of the buthier is evident in the deep gorge of the betenda, located 200 m. below the tornalla... -
Blavy
The hamlet of Blavy lies on the slopes of Becca di Viou, a few kilometers from Roisan, offering a peaceful corner among the mountains. The small village is home to the Church of San Bernardo and Our Lady of Good Help, witnesses to local history. Blavy offers numerous hiking trails and mountain biking trails, allowing […] -
Bouyoz gate
During the plague of 1630 oyace avoided the contagion by installing a gate in the village of le bouyoz in order to prevent the access to foreigners who... -
Chapel of Chatelatre
Of the five chapels in the town, the oldest is that of Châtelair, dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It stands at an altitude of 1,430 metres on a panoramic hill overlooking the town, in a position of great charm and beauty. From here, the gaze opens up to the entire valley and peaks surrounding the […] -
Church bell and chapel of Verdonaz
This chapel belongs to the Parish of St. Michael and is dedicated to Notre-Dame-des-Neiges... -
Conca de Champillon
From the town of Doues, crossing the pastures and the most extensive pastures of the Aosta Valley, you reach the basin of Champillon. An extended plateau ... -
Conca di By (By Basin)
Conca di By is a plateau of verdant pasturelands lying at the foot of the Grand Combin (2,000 m) encircled by an amphitheatre of mountains. Here you distinctly feel the proximity of the over-3,000 metre peaks: Chenaille, Vélan, Grande Tête de By, Avril, Gelé and Morion. -
Fontina Cheese ageing storeroom in a mine
The Aosta Valley’s most famous cheese is Fontina! This DOP product is used to add flavour to the best part of traditional local dishes. -
La petite maison de gaia
From 10 January 2021 the Municipality of Oyace is enriched by 4 small houses, located near the sports field, the Church, the school and the “Le Château” playground... -
La tornalla
Tornalla Manor towering above dark forests and foamy waters. An octagonal tower that, according to tradition, was built by the Saracens... -
Lake Lexert
At 1,555 meters above sea level, Lake Lexert welcomes visitors with tranquil waters and a captivating alpine landscape, where the mountain reflects silently, creating an atmosphere of authentic harmony. Easily accessible by car, the lake is located next to a large parking lot and is surrounded by a picnic area, a children’s playground, and a […] -
Landzette
Carnival is a very heart-felt tradition held annually in the Coumba Freida (Cold Valley). As with all traditions, this event recalls a moment of subversion of order and renewal. -
Literary benches
They landed in the Aosta Valley, in Oyace, in August 2021 as a will of the municipal administration. The two book shaped benches... -
Maison grimpe
Indoor and outdoor climbing in Ollomont for adults and children: training, games and wall experiences -
Monumental tree
The centenary beech of Voisinal (privately owned), called “The beech of Voisinal”... -
Museum of sacred art church of san michele
The first church was built at the end of the 16th century, and a priest called ‘rector’ was established... -
Ollomont Mines
Discover the Ollomont‑Valpelline Mines, a striking alpine mining park nestled in the Aosta Valley, where history, nature and adventure come together ... -
OyaceInArt
The municipal administration has launched, in 2021, a project to enhance its territory... -
Parc aventure d’Ollomont
In the heart of the mining site, a few steps from the Infopoint and along the path that leads to the tunnels of the Saint-Jean Mines, stands the Ollomont Adventure Park -
Place Moulin Reservoir
Holding a total 105 million cubic metres of water, Place Moulin Dam is one of Europe’s largest reservoirs. Created between the mountains of Bionaz during the 60s, this artificial lake has radically altered the aspect of the landscape. -
Seuppa Valpellenentse
Rich, tasty and fragrant, seupa à la valpellenentse (a dense soup) originates far back in time and is still made according to the original recipe. Being an expensive commodity, stale white bread was mixed with other local products to make delicious recipes. -
The Rus and the irrigation canals
The "Rus" ancient irrigation channels are among the most interesting signs of our landscape. Partly open, in tunnels and underground, they develop along the slopes of our valleys ...