Sport: Torgnon

Two-paragliding flights accompanied by qualified and certified pilots from the Aeroclub of Italy, which have years of experience and thousands of flight hours in both two-seater and single flight.

The ways to do sports on and off the snow are increasingly numerous and exciting. The paragliding flight in the Matterhorn valley is unforgettable, to be tried in complete safety with expert instructors. 

Classic flight, gliding flight, thermal flight, evening flight are just some of the proposals. Possibility of making flights even in summer, in various locations in the Matterhorn Valley and the Aosta Valley.

A tandem flight with a paraglider allows you to experience a unique emotion. Trust the experience of your instructor and abandon yourself to the feeling of absolute freedom.

Fans de Sport has a certified paragliding school that can introduce you to flying and prepare you to take the state exam to obtain the patent.

In Breuil-Cervinia, during the winter season, flights are normally carried out from the arrival station of the Pancheron chairlift above Plan Maison.

Don't miss the fabulous flight that takes off from La Magdeleine and lands in Antey-Saint-André, where there is an equipped landing area.

Takeoffs are also possible from Châtillon from Nissod hamlet (1,350 metres above sea level) and from Saint-Vincent, from  Salirod (1,000 metres).

The Paintball field is completely surrounded by woods in the Chantorné area. Shelters and obstacles make games even more exciting.
Games require a minimum of 3 players against 3, there are several types of game available.
Themed games can be organised for birthdays, stag or hen parties, and tournaments are possible for larger groups.
Recommended age is 11 plus. Children aged 6 to 11 can play various games on a separate course with targets. Showers are available.
Opening is subject to booking. Bookings can be made 7 days a week, all year round. Always open except in the periods in which there is cross-country skiing.

10% discount with Aosta Valley Card

Altitude: 2,906 m
Emplacement: Colle di Fort
Sleeping places: 12
Open: always open
Difficulty: EE
Trail sign: 105, 1, 5
Ascent: 5h from Torgnon
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: EAST 388293
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: NORTH 5081652

The bivouac was built in 1974 to the memory of the mountaineer Renzo Rivolta.

Access:
Leave the car in Chantorné at the arrival point of Torgnon cable-car then take the dirt road that leads to the dam in Cignana. When you get to Châtelard Damon, continue on the same private road that joins itinerary 105 at this point. This takes you to Brusoney, at which point you take itinerary 1 on the left which leads to Piano di Lodetor. Follow the private road (no.1), and leave it on the left to take the path that leads to the ruins of Hospice de Chavacour. At the crossroad near the ruins, take itinerary 5 on the right, which soon leads you to Alp Château. Cross this road and continue along itinerary 5 until you come back to the dirt road. After a few metres you come to a crossroads, where you take the left-hand branch, which follows the path (still no. 5) and reaches Alp Grand-Drayères, visible from afar, owing to its characteristic vault shape, then goes on to the Rivolta bivouac.
The last section of the path is very demanding.

Equipment: matresses, pillows, blankets, gas stove, radio.

During July and August, it’s possible to reserve the shuttle bus until Lodetor with departure from Frutaz place at 8 am and at 1 pm and coming back from Lodetor at 2 pm and at 7.30 pm
Price € 5 one way, € 8 round trip ( minimum 6 people.)
Reservations needed a day in advance at the tourist office – info ph. +39 0166 540433

Altitude: 2,482 m
Location: Tsan Lake
Sleeping places: 9
Open: always open
Difficulty: E
Trail sign: 105, 1, 5, 4
Ascent: 4h30 from Torgnon
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: EAST 387463
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: NORTH 5079860

Access:
Leave the car in Chantorné at the arrival point of the Torgnon cable-car, then take the dirt road that leads to the dam in Cignana. When you get to Châtelard Damon, continue on the same private road that joins itinerary 105 at this point. This takes you to Brusoney, at which point you take itinerary 1 on the left which leads to Piano di Lodetor. Follow the private road (no.1), and leave it on the left to take the path that leads to the ruins of Hospice de Chavacour. At the crossroad near the ruins, take itinerary 5 on the right, which soon leads you to Alp Château. Cross this road and continue along itinerary 5 until you come to another crossroads. Here, ignore the branch on the right which leads to the Rivolta bivouac, and follow the branch on the left which, after crossing the dirt road again, takes you to the pasture of Crô du Loï. From here, continue along path 4 towards the Tsan bivouac.

N.B.: you should carry your own firewood to the bivouac.

Equipment: mattresses, pillows, blankets, pans, wood stove.

During July and August, it’s possible to reserve the shuttle bus until Lodetor with departure from Frutaz place at 8am and 1pm and coming back from Lodetor at 2pm and at 7.30 pm
Price € 5 one way, € 8 round trip ( minimum 6 people.)
Reservations needed a day in advance at the Tourist Office in Torgnon ( ph. +39 0166 540433).

Moreover in summer it’s possible to reach the bivouac from the arrival of the chairlift Collet (opening days) following the green path n. 19 which has been realized within the international project “TourScience Développement d’un éco-tourisme scientifique durable autour du Mont Blanc et en Vallée d’Aoste”

For bocce lovers, at the Champs de la Cure sports center in Torgnon, located not far from the central square of the village, in a spot with a beautiful view of the valley, you can play bocce for free on the 4 outdoor courts; all courts can be illuminated.

Ideal for competing with friends or getting to know other fans of this peaceful sporting activity and organizing an amateur match or tournament.
Other* activities are available* at the sports center; you can play tennis and take lessons with a teacher belonging to the national federation, play a game of soccer or basketbal.

• 4 courts
• Free of charge
• Outdoor activities

Opening time: Saturday, Sunday and holidays in low season and every day during the summer from 10 am to 8 pm

A multifunctional field is available at the Torgnon sports center, where you can play a five-a-side game in the open air. In addition to being used as a five-a-side football field, it can be transformed into a basketball court, ideal for a game with friends or for an amateur tournament.

It is also possible to play tennis and bocce.

• A stone’s throw from the center of Torgnon
• Possibility to illuminate the fields/courts

In the Matterhorn Valley, there is a place called The Village of the Sun because of its beautiful sunny exposure; here, a few steps from the square in the center of the village of Torgnon there is a sports area which, in addition to being sunny, has a fantastic view of the Valley.

Here you can have fun playing a game of tennis, get together with lovers of the game of jacks, for a peaceful game of bocce, or have fun in team games by playing a game of soccer, basketball or beach volley in the mountains.

Between one game and another, take a break in the café in the sports center or organize a birthday party and much more.

The opening hours change from season to season, see on the social pages or contact the manager

• Outdoor sports
• Sports for everyone
• Refreshments 
• All fields/courts can be illuminated

During the Summer, the four-seater chairlift, called the Collet, is open for those who want to reach a very beautiful panoramic point in the Chavacour valley that also has a view of the Matterhorn.

It is possible to load bikes on the chairlift so that lovers of descent can have fun on the “easy downhill” track that descends through the woods until it reaches the Chantorné basin.

Those who love walking can go up and take the beautiful path called the “green path” (number 19), a trail that winds through woods and alpine pastures until it reaches the junction that descends to the Tronchaney pasture, an ideal habitat for marmots, or you can continue climbing up to reach Lake Tzan, a blue body of water among the limestone rocks.

• Departure: Loc. Chantorné: 1,850 m.
• Arrival: Loc. Collet: 2.250 m.
• Open in the summer and winter.
• The Collet chairlift, an automatic four-seater is equipped with hooks for bikes.

Summer 2024

• open from 10th August to 25th August 2024
• times: 10am-1pm/ 2pm-6pm

The Collet chairlift, automatic four-seater, is equipped with hooks for bikes and is the starting point of the Easy Downhill trail, a 4,5 km which starts at an altitude of 2,258 meters and reaches Chantorné (1,850 m). The whole route has an average gradient of 6,40%, with peaks of 17%.
The more experienced bikers can also ride mountain bikes to the beautiful Tsan Lake and from there they can continue to the junction with the Alta Via 1 trail.
The hiking path is about 8 km long (including the stretch of connection with the Nouva di Tronchaney mountain pasture), a total height difference of about 220 m. with a maximum slope of 22% and an average of about 4%. It’s possible to rent mountain bikes or e-bikes directly in the resort.

Here the rental shops of MTB

In the playground of Verney, a pump track pist has been equipped.

The track is full of curves, bumps and parabolics. You can only turn by moving with the body without cycling.

The entrance is free, the track always open, except with snow on the path.

Structure reserved with priority for the locals schools.
Volleyball court and basketball court is available. Equipped with gymnastics and weight training equipment - no shower.

In addition to sporting activities, this space lends itself to hosting events of various kinds (sports, music, theatre, presentations).

The structure can be used by sports associations upon prior request to the Municipality.

A fun playground located in the sunny Chantorné basin in Torgnon. It can be reached in a few minutes from the town with the cable car and is the main attraction for young and old. The park is suitable for children aged 1 year and over, accompanied.

Available:

• Three treadmills
• Field school
• Track for donuts from 5 years
• Snakegliss and zibob slope (group toboggan and mini bob) from 5 years
• Baby area
• Inflatables
• Trampolines
• Carousel
• Climbing structures
• Various structures with slides and swings

In the surroundings there is the possibility of skiing (both descent and cross-country skiing) and to enjoy easy walks with snowshoes.

Opening forecast for winter 2024-2025

• Week-end:  30/11/2024-1/12/2024, 7-8/12/2023, 14-15/12/2024
• Every days from 21/12/2024 to 06/04/2025

Refreshments just a few steps satisfy the desire for some typical dishes, not to mention the excellent hot chocolate to warm the body and delight the taste buds.

• Guaranteed fun
• Many attractions
• Entrance fee with different combinations
• Starting point for different activities
• Refreshments nearby

It is advisable to contact the facilities in advance to check which attractions are in operation.

Fun guaranteed even in summer

Difficulty: T – Touristic
Best time: from 1/12 to 30/03
Difference in height: 200 m
Time one-way: 1 hour
Time return: 1 hour

This route crosses the ski slopes and allows you to reach several refreshment places located in the area. You can reach by car the village of Plan Prorion (1748 m), where the road is interrupted in winter and parking spaces are available. Leave the car, walk to the cross-country center restaurant bar and follow the signs for the pedestrian path, being careful not to step on the cross-country trails.

Initially, the route crosses the wood of the picnic area, then continues on a stretch of snow-covered road that climbs to Chantorné, the sunny Torgnon ski area. The path goes alongside the Winter Park snow playground. Continue till the cable car arrival station and then along the cross-country track (keep to the right and do not walk on the ski tracks).

After passing the stretch in the woods, leave the cross-country track and turn left to Gordzà, as from the Châtelard mountain pasture the track is reserved for cross-country skiers. From here, in about a quarter of an hour, you can reach Lake Gordzà (1949 m).

Altitude 1765 m o.s.l.
Distance from Aosta 40 km
Owner public
*Lenghth of route*600 m.
Number of stops 11
*Vegetation*woodland consisting of mature Spruce and Larch. Undergrowth: Fern, Elder, Blueberry, Dog-rose and Raspberry.
Location in the village of Chantorné, on the municipal road leading up from Torgnon towards the village of Chatelard.

The trails of the Nordic Walking Park extend across the municipality of Torgnon, totalling over 30 km of trails overall. They pass through some stunning panoramas including Alpine pastures and the Site of Community Importance of Loditor. Via the Bornes and Saint-Pantaléon passes, the Nordic Walking Path connects to those of the municipalities of Verrayes and Saint-Denis. The Torgnon Nordic Walking Path allows you to practise Nordic Walking over itineraries of varying length and difficulty.

Lake Gordzà is located in Chantorné (Winter chairlift station) next to the Alpe Gorzà restaurant bar and can be reached by path or 20-minute walk through the woods.
Fished fish is paid by weight.

Open every day from 6th July 2024, with also the possibility of rental equipment.  During September it's better to call before for being sure of the opening.

In the Matterhorn Valley lies Torgnon (1489 m), a sunny little village in the heart of the Valtournenche, which boasts a fine ski area (with programmed snow cover) that have plenty to keep competition skiers and snowboarders happy, but are also suitable for children and the less experienced. The ski resort is sheltered from the north winds and enjoys lots of sunshine. The runs are served by four lift facilities that go up to an altitude of 2250 m, and three magic carpets serving the ski school located within the Winter Park. This superbly equipped facility includes several snow tubing tracks, snakegliss and zibob, inflatable, a trampoline, Rotocubo play equipment, climbing structures and various equipment with slides and swings.

For snowboarders there is an area with jumps and rails and a beginners’ zone. To reach the ski area you can take the eight-person gondola lift that leaves from the village and arrives in Chantorné (1868 m).

Slopes: 3 easy - 6 medium - 1 difficult
1 gondola lift - 3 chairlifts - 3 magic carpets

Winter 2024/2025

• Open on 30th November and 1st December, 7th and 8th December, 14th and 15th December and every day from 21st December to 6th April 2025

• webcam 360°

The Torgnon cross country tracks go in two directions: towards the middle Valtournenche (Grandes Montagnes) and towards the south, in the direction of Col des Bornes (La Maisonnette).

The Grandes Montagnes run climbs steeply up towards the alpine skiing slopes and runs around the hillside on the western side of the Valtournenche. The view is dominated by the splendid mountain chain that stretches from the Roisette and the pyramid-shaped Grand Tournalin on to Mount Zerbion. The trail becomes a little more challenging towards the end, but your efforts will be rewarded by the marvellous view of the Matterhorn.

The Maisonnettes trail runs through thick conifer wood. The first part (a 3 km loop) runs around the ski school, stretching towards the lower part of the downhill slopes, with attractive descents on wide-open slopes.

The 5-7.5-10 km loops climb up towards Col des Bornes and the runs in the municipality of Verrayes on to the watershed with the Dora Baltea valley, allowing cross-country skiers to admire splendid, wide-ranging views over the central valley.

Showers and changing rooms at the Foyer de fond.

Grandes Montagnes run:
20 km run - easy/medium difficulty (2 stretches) (can also be reached with the Mongnod-Chantorné gondola lift)

Maisonnettes run:
3 km loop - easy (artificial snow cover)
7.5 km loop- medium difficulty (linked with the runs in the municipality of Verrayes)

Ticket sales: Centre of the village, at the ticket office at the departure station of the chairlift - tel. 0166.540212 info.torgnon@cervinospa.it and in Plan Prorion at Foyer de Fond Lo Vierdzà (picnic area) - mob. 349.3404632 www.atorgnon.com

Consult the snow report to find out which cross-country trails are open.

Located at about 1900 meters above sea level, in Chantorné, there is a four-seater chair lift with automatic torsion.
Born in 2014 by a project of CdA New Indianpark, Cervinia, in collaboration with the Torgnon plant company, includes three growing lines of mounting difficulties, on three tables in sequence, to which it adds a lateral, distributed as follows:

Snowpark

• 1st line: 1 flat box of 6 mt, followed by a 2 mt kicker and 1 flat / 5 mt box. Following is 1 rainbow, 1box / 5mt downhill and 1 final rainbow.
• 2nd line: 1 funbox (jump) of 3 mt, 1 drop box followed by 1 funbox of 5 mt.
• Line 3: 1 kicker (jump) of 7 mt followed by 1 kicker (jump) of 8mt and 1 kicker (jump) of 8m.
• Applied to the second table, 1 additional table with 1 donkey rail descent / plate of 9 m.

Boardercross
The Boardercross has an easy level, suitable for everyone: it includes 5 parabolic and 5 final woops.

Tennis lovers can have fun playing on a concrete court in the center of the village.

The Alian Sport Shop takes care of reservations and equipment rental, so there’s no problem if you left your racket or tennis balls at home.

At the Champs de la Cure Sports Area you can have fun playing a game of tennis or learning to play, or you can keep in shape with a teacher belonging to the national federation.

In addition to tennis, a meeting point for lovers of the game of jacks or for those who want to play soccer and basketball .

• one synthetic court with outdoor lighting