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VEGETATION
Mixed conifer (Red Spruce and Larch) and broad-leaved trees (Chestnut, Ash, Cherry, Oak, Birch and Lime) woodland. Undergrowth composed of Dog Rose and Berberis.

HOW TO GET THERE
It can be reached by taking the regional road linking Avise with Saint- Nicolas.

AREA PANORAMA
From the area you can see: to the North-West the Mount Blanc chain, to the South-West the Paramont range to the South the Tour Ronde and Mount Colombo, and to the South-East Mount Grivola.

EXCURSIONS
• By taking the path leaving the area you arrive to the Frenay river waterfall.

VEGETATION
Mature, mainly Scotch Pine forest; tables with benches in Larch and Red Spruce. Juniper undergrowth.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the Valpelline regional road to the Lexert district.

AREA PANORAMA
To the East you can see Dent d’Herens, the Tza de Tzan glacier, Becca de Luseney and Les Grandes Murailles; to the West Vessona Valley, while to the North the Morion mountain chain and Colle Crête Sèche that leads to the Otemma glacier.

EXCURSIONS
• Take the private road that winds along the river to the right in the village of Rûz, you arrive near the Alpe Primo from where you can reach the Berrier pasture. Continuing onwards, you reach the Crète Sèche Refuge with the steep Aroletta chain behind it.

VEGETATION
Woodland mainly composed of Larch with a gree Alder maquis. Undergrowth composed of Rhododendrons and Blueberry.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by reaching the Valtournenche regional road near the town of Breuil.

AREA PANORAMA
Towars the West you can admire the Grandes Murailles mountain chain, while to the North the impressive “La Gran Becca”: Mount Cervin.

EXCURSIONS
• From the area you can climb a short path to the town of Cielo Alto; or, for those of you in search of longer routes, you can reachl Bec del Merlo or Goillet Lake.

VEGETATION
Larch wood with Red Spruce, Scotch Pine and broad-leaved trees (Green Alder, Goat Willow and Sorbus belonging to bird catchers).

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the Valle d’Ayas regional road after passing Vollon village.

AREA PANORAMA
Turning South, in the East you can see Mont Nery, Becca Meriú, Becca Torché, Becca di Viou and Punta Comagne, to the West Mont Pareil and to the North Fornolle Valley.

EXCURSIONS
• Crossing the Evançon River and travelling towards Rû Courtaud you arrive to Col di Joux.
• Continuing upstream to an equipped area you reach Extrepieraz town.
• You can reach Salomon village in the direction of Corno Bussola.

Paid access, with services, only in the summer period
Dogs are allowed

VEGETATION
Mixed Larch and Red Spruce woodland. Undergrowth composed of Juniper, Rhododendron and Goat Willow.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can only arrive using the cableway that departs from the Buisson district in the Municipality of Antey-St-André, since access to vehicles is not allowed in the Municipality of Chamois.

AREA PANORAMA
From the area in the East you can see Mount Fontané and Grand Dent, to the West Punta Fontanella, to the South Punta Tersiva and Becca di Luseney, to the North Petite and Grande Muraille and the Château des Dames.

EXCURSIONS
• On reaching Clavalité Sanctuary you can climb to Punta Falinère.
• Instead, on the way down in the direction of the Cheneil district, you can go back up to Col di Nana.

VEGETATION
Mixed woodland consisting of Larch and Red Spruce. Undergrowth: Rhododendrons and Juniper.

HOW TO GET THERE
You take the local road which leads from the centre of Antagnod to Barmasc.

PANORAMAS
Opposite you, you can see the Corno Bussola and the Corno Vitello and if you look northwards you can enjoy a marvellous view of the Monte Rosa range.

WALKS
• From the service area you can make your way to Colle Portola and Mount Zerbion or you can take a quiet walk along the Rû Courtod which flows a short way above the service area itself. You can also make your way down to the village of Antagnod along an easy mule-track.

VEGETATION
Thriving woodland, almost all Red Spruce with sporadic Larch specimens. Undergrowth composed of Juniper, Heather, Berberis and Blueberry.

LOCATION
It can be reached by taking the regional road in Valle d’Ayas, after passing the town of Champoluc.

AREA PANORAMA
The area, located at the end of the valley, provides views to the South-East of Becca Piure, to the South Mount Zerbion, to the North Rocca di Verra, Breithorn and Rocce Nere.

EXCURSIONS
• Using the cableways you can arrive to Crest from where you can admire Mount Testa Grigia and reach the village of Cunéaz, a typical mountain settlement, as well as Lakes Pinter and Perrin.
• By crossing the River Evançon near the Frachey district you can arrive to Tournalin valley and Colle di Nana.
• The town of Saint-Jacques is the departure point for ascents to the Mount Rosa range via Verra Valley; it is also possible, departing from the same town, to reach Colle delle Cime Bianche.

It is not possible to book the tables.

VEGETATION
Mature woodland composed mainly of Larch and Red Spruce trees.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the Valle di Champorcher regional road, passing Castello town until you reach the Chardonney district.

AREA PANORAMA
This final part of the valley is enclosed among Tête des Hommes, Mount Glacier, Mount Déla, Tour Ponton, Rosa dei Banchi and Bec Laris located one after another in an East-West direction.

EXCURSIONS
• Moving upwards to the valley peak, you arrive to the Dondena Refuge, in the locality of the same name, and continue onwards until you reach Lake Miserin Refuge and Sanctuary.
• On reaching, via the public road, the Mont Blanc district, you arrive in an area with various path departure points that cover the land around Mount Avic Regional Park.

VEGETATION
Wood mainly composed of Larch mixed with Red Spruce and Swiss Stone Pine. Undergrowth composed of Juniper and Berberis.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by travelling in the direction of Lillaz Valley, after Cogne town.

AREA PANORAMA
From the area you can see Val Valeille to the South, Mount Penne Blanche to the North and to the East Urtier Valley with the relative waterfalls in Lillaz.

EXCURSIONS
• From the Lillaz district, follow the path that rises to the left of the river in the Urtier Valley to reach the rocky drop, the origin of the Lillaz waterfalls; continuing onwards you arrive to the small village of Goille and from here climb along the valley to reach the Bardoney valley and mountain pasture.

VEGETATION
Sparse and irregular, mature woodland dominated by Larch, Red Spruce and broad-leaved trees. Undergrowth composed of Juniper, Elderberry, Goat Willow and Dog Rose.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the Val Veny regional road on the left of the valley.

AREA PANORAMA
From the area you can admire Mount Blanc to the East, to the North Les Grandes Jorasses, Aiguille Noire, Dames Anglaises and Dente del Gigante, to the West the Miage and Brouillard glaciers, while Tête de Chécrouit, Punta Youla and Mont Chétif are located to the South.

EXCURSIONS
• Arrive to the Combal district and follow the path leading to Mount Fortin and Col des Chavannes; or go in the direction of Combal Lake to reach Le Baite in the lower Arp Alps and then reach Mount Favre.
• From the Elisabetta refuge you can climb to Col de la Seigne, by following the Tour of Mount Blanc track.

Attention: the telephone number in the contacts, (+39) 371.3624700, can only be reached via WhatsApp.

VEGETATION
Wooded complex mainly composed of Chestnut with sporadic broad-leaved trees (Birch Hazelnut Goat Willow, Ash, Poplar and Cherry). Some isolated Larch specimens. Undergrowth composed of Berberis, Dog Rose and White Willow in shrub form.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by crossing the Dora Baltea River at the altitude of Donnas town along State Road 26.

AREA VIEW
From the district, located at the start of the central valley, you can look North-West to Bard Fortress, and in the direction of the mouth of Lys Valley to see the ancient Castellaccio in Pont-Saint-Martin.

EXCURSIONS
• Cross the mule track that departs from the Outrefer district to reach “I pian” lower valley pasture and continue onwards along the path leading to the Cormoney mountain pasture.
• Take the public road to the Les Donnes district and then the path leading to the Moja mountain pastures.

VEGETATION
Mature, Red Spruce woodland with modest Larch specimens and individual Scotch Pine and broad-leaved trees. Undergrowth: Juniper and Blueberry.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the road leading up to Doues town towards the Champillon district.

AREA VIEW
To the North you can admire Grand Combin, Mount Gelé, Mount Avril, Gran Tête de By and the Morion Massif; to the South East you can view Becca di Viou, while turning South you can see Mount Emilius, Becca di Nona and Mount Grivola and the Gran Paradiso Massif in the background

EXCURSIONS
• The area is located near the By Valley, the location of the Savoia bivouac and Chiarella (Amiante) Refuge.
• By climbing the path that leads to Colle di Champillon you come upon the Alta Via No.1 and Tour du Combin paths.

Nearby you can use a motorhomes stopover and a playground area for children.
There is also a bar-restaurant and hammocks for relaxation.

Opening 2025: Open every day until September 12th. From September 13th, open on weekends: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed throughout October. In November, open on weekends: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Reservation recommended by phone or via Whatsapp.

VEGETATION
Larch woodland. Underwood composed of Barberry, Bearberry and Juniper.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the regional road that joins the Erésaz district to Col Tzecore.

AREA PANORAMA
The district boasts excellent views since this area is located on flatland on the left slope of the Dora Baltea, in the point in which the central valley axis forms a curve. From here you can admire many of the main peaks in Valle d’Aosta including Mont Blanc and Mount Zerbion.

EXCURSIONS
• From the Sommarèse district you can travel towards Testa di Comagna; there is an excellent view of Valle d’Ayas and the Mount Rosa range along this path.
• Near the Erésaz district you can visit the characteristic, natural corner of the very picturesque Fantasma Lake.

2 tables and 24 benches. No cooking rings.

VEGETATION
Sparse woodland with oak, cherry, birch and ash.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by turning left near the start of Fénis town, before the castle of the same name.

AREA PANORAMA
From the area you can see a succession of mountains by looking at a 360 degree angle from the North-East to the South-West: Mount Zerbion, Corno Bussola, Mount Néry, Mount Croquet, Mount Emilius, the Paramont chain, Becca d’Aveille, Becca Congé, the Longhède summit and Becca d’Aver.

EXCURSIONS
• By departing from the green area Tzanté de Bouva district you can take the itinerary that leads to Saint Julien’s Sanctuary and Mount Corquet.
• Worth noting, even if it’s a long trip, the ascent along the entire Clavalité Valley.

VEGETATION
Varied and composed of Beech, Red Spruce, Birch and some Larch specimens.
HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the Lys Valley regional road until you pass Fontainemore town. From here continue onwards until you reach the diversion on the River Lys, while following the directions for Coumarial.

AREA PANORAMA
In front of you, you can admire the Dames de Challand summits and, to the right, Mount Nery.

EXCURSIONS
• From the equipped area you can take excursions that lead to the Coda Refuge, Mount Mars and Vargno Lake.
• You can reach the itinerary of the Alta Via No. 1 which, leaving Donnas, travels the altitude of the side valleys to the left, up to Courmayeur.

VEGETATION
Presence of sparse Larch trees or combined with small tables with benches. Undergrowth composed of Juniper, Goat Willow and Elder.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the Lys Valley regional road and passing Gressoney-la-Trinité town.

AREA PANORAMA
Towards the North-West you can admire the Mount Rosa Massif, particularly, in this position you can see the Naso del Lyskamm; to the West you can see Mount Testa Grigia.

EXCURSIONS
• The area is close to paths that depart for Colli Bettaforca and Bettolina or Col d’Olen.
• You can reach the Gastaldi bivouac and Gabiet Lake, departing from Gressoney-la-Trinité.
• The Staffal district is instead the departure point for all excursions to the Mount Rosa Massif and the relative refuges.

In the area there are play strucutures for children, a slide anda swing, and a bar

VEGETATION
Vegetation is mainly composed of broad-leaved trees. The most represented among these are Mountain Maple, Ash, Cherry, Lime and Birch.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the Lys Valley regional road until you pass Issime town.

AREA PANORAMA
The area offers views, to the North, of the valley above the Walser village of Niel that culminates in Punta Lazouney beside the hill of the same name.

EXCURSIONS
• Possibility of taking easy excursions along the “Grande Sentiero Walser” (Large Walser Path) path that connects the towns of Gaby and Issime.

VEGETATION
The area is mostly situated in an old Larch pasture, with Red Spruce around the edges, where the animals hadn’t grazed.

HOW TO GET THERE
After passing La Salle town, continue onwards in the direction of Planaval until you pass the Morge Dessus district.

AREA PANORAMA
In front of the area you can clearly see the ““Vallon”“ and the Promuod with Mount Paramont in the background; to the West you can admire the Mont Blanc mountain chain; to the East you can look across the central valley to the side valleys of Valgrisenche, Valsavarenche and Valle di Rhêmes.

EXCURSIONS
• From the area it is possible to reach the village called Grassey, the cottages in Licony, the lake of the same name and the new Pascal bivouac on Licony head.

Near the picnic area: take-off area paragliding and landing area light aircraft (piper)

You need to bring wood, which is not available on site.

Please leave the area clean.

VEGETATION
Thriving, mature Red Spruce and Larch woodland. Undergrowth composed of Juniper, Dog Rose and Hawthorn.

HOW TO GET THERE
Depart from La Thuile town and take the road leading to the start of the cableways.

AREA PANORAMA
Look North and then in a clockwise direction to see Mount Belleface, Tête des Jeunes and Tête des Vieux, Punta della Croce, Mount Colmet, Grand Assaly, the Ruitor glacier and Testa di Les Suches located to the West.

EXCURSIONS
• You can reach Mount du Parc, by departing from La Thuile town.
• From the La Joux (3 km from La Thuile) district you can reach Rutor waterfalls, Deffeyes mountain hut and Bella Comba Valley.
• From Buic village you can reach Le Baite La Cretaz and Foillex and, afterwards, Colle della Croce.

In the summer period, an adventure park is open inside the picnic area.

VEGETATION
Mature woodland mainly composed of Red Spruce mixed with Larch and individual specimens of Scotch Pine and Swiss Stone Pine. Presence of Juniper in the undergrowth.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the regional road which from Morgex leads to Colle San Carlo.

AREA PANORAMA
To the North West you can see Mount Cramont, Mount Chétif, Mount Blanc, Dente del Gigante and Les Grandes Jorasses. To the North you can see Lacony Head and Grande Rochère; while Vertosan Valley is located to the North East.

EXCURSIONS
• You can reach Arpy Lake and then Pietra Rossa Lake, by taking the path near the equipped area.
• From Colle San Carlo, by following the pedestrian road that turns right on a mainly flat path you arrive to Arpy Head, the place in which you can admire the Mount Blanc Massif.

VEGETATION
Mature woodland mainly composed of Red Spruce mixed with Larch and individual specimens of Scotch Pine and Swiss Stone Pine. Presence of Juniper in the undergrowth.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the regional road which from Morgex leads to Colle San Carlo or arriving from La Thuile passing through Colle San Carlo.

AREA VIEW
To the North West you can see Mount Cramont, Mount Chétif, Mount Blanc, Dente del Gigante and Les Grandes Jorasses. To the North you can see Lacony Head and Grande Rochère; while Vertosan Valley is located to the North East.

EXCURSIONS
• You can reach Arpy Lake and then Pietra Rossa Lake, by taking the path near the equipped area.
• From Colle San Carlo, by following the pedestrian road that turns right on a mainly flat path you arrive to Arpy Head, the place in which you can admire the Mount Blanc Massif.

VEGETATION
Mature woodland mainly composed of Red Spruce mixed with Larch and individual specimens of Scotch Pine, Swiss Stone Pine and Silver Fir. Presence of Juniper in the undergrowth.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the regional road which from Morgex leads to Colle San Carlo or arriving from La Thuile passing through Colle San Carlo.

AREA PANORAMA
The area is immerged in woodland greenery composed mainly of Red Spruce and Larch.

EXCURSIONS
• Starting from the area you can reach Arpy village, the departure point of numerous excursions.

VEGETATION
Typical alpine vegetation, made up of larch and xerophilous bushes such as barberry, blackthorn and wild rose

HOW TO GET THERE
From Nus, take the regional road to the village of Lignan and then continue along the local road for around 3 km, until Porliod.

VIEW OF THE AREA
To the north east you can see Cima Longhede, followed by Becca d’Aver and Mont Méabé (watershed with Torgnon); to the west, the valleys of Clavalité, St-Marcel, Laures with Mont-Emilius and the Pila ski area.

EXCURSIONS
• Near the area, the vertical path signs numbered 11B and 11C indicate the Cuney mountain hut/oratory, while path no. 14 leads to the sanctuary of Champlaisant, along the winter cross country ski trail.
• Finally, there is the inter-valley route no. 105 that starts out from Aosta, at Porossan, and ends in the municipality of Gressoney-Saint-Jean, at the Valdobbia Pass.

VEGETATION
Woodland composed exclusively of broad-leaved trees (Chestnut and Birch) .

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by travelling for about 2 km along the regional road which, from Pont-Saint-Martin town centre, goes upwards to Perloz.

AREA PANORAMA
From the area you can see East to Mount Parassone; to the North West you can see Mount Lose Bianche and Mount Croix-Corma; to the West you can see Bec Cormoné and to the South East Mount Bo.

EXCURSIONS
• Near the area you can take the Strada dei Vigneti (Vineyards Road) that links to Donnas town and the Madonna della Gaurdia-Perloz path.

VEGETATION
Mature woodland mainly composed of Larch with Red Spruce and Swiss Stone Pine. Undergrowth composed of Juniper, Berberis and Dog Rose.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the Valle di Rhêmes regional road to the Artalle district.

AREA PANORAMA
To the West you can see Becca di Fos, Becca di Tey and Punta Felumaz; the opposite direction hosts Mount Rolletta and Punta Bianca.

EXCURSIONS
• There is a monumental Larch wood near the Artalle district.
• Departing from the area you can take a walk in the Quesseunaz and Torrent Valleys.
• From Rhêmes-Notre-Dame town you can reach the Sort and Entrelor Valleys.