• Cultura in cammino - From Challand-Saint-Victor to Emarèse

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Cultura in cammino - From Challand-Saint-Victor to Emarèse

Resorts: Emarèse, Challand-Saint-Victor

Sunday 12 October 2025

Contacts

Ufficio del turismo di Pont-Saint-Martin
Address
Via Circonvallazione, 30 11026 PONT SAINT MARTIN (AO)
Telephone
(+39) 0125.804843
E-mail
vallecentrale@turismo.vda.it

  • Join Cultura in cammino for one of ten guided excursions in the Aosta Valley exploring the Via Francigena and the Cammino Balteo.

A unique way to walk through history and experience the charm of slow travel.

Hike from Challand-Saint-Victor  to Emarese  to discover the Cammino Balteo  among spectacular Alpine landscapes, authentic villages, castles, churches, and Roman-era remains, accompanied by expert hiking guides.

Further information:

  • In case of light rain, the excursion will still take place.
  • The dogs must be kept on a leash, and, during the bus transfer, they must wear a muzzle.
  • Video recordings will be made during the day. If anyone does not wish to be filmed, they must inform the organization at the start of the day.
  • It is necessary to bring clothing suitable for hiking, appropriate footwear, and also hiking poles are recommended 
  • Meet at 9 a.m. in front of the Municipality in Emarèse (hamlet Eresaz). From there, transfer to Cahlland-Saint-Victor 
  • The excursion ends with refreshments.

Advance booking required  : please call phone number 0166.804843,  ,or send an e-mail to  vallecentrale@turismo.vda.it 

Full
€ 20,00

9 am   Meting at the Minicipality in Emarèse (Hamlet Eresaz). From there bus transfer to Challand-Saint -Victor)
9.45   Departure for the excursion 
1 pm  Packed lunch – (each participant should bring his own packed lunch)
4 pm  Expected arrival in Emarèse and final refreshment

Emarèse
Lago di Villa

See also

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Cammino Balteo
Lake Villa nature reserve Stage 6

Challand-Saint-Victor – Saint-Vincent

** Valle d'Aosta **

You’ll arrive at the old cooperative dairy farm of Challand-Saint-Victor, which has recently been restored, to take the path that rises to the ruins of Villa Castle , the cradle of the powerful Challant family. Although all that remains is ruins, the old …

Geosites and mines
..

Emarèse geological site

Emarèse

The wide terrace on which the village of Erésaz stands offers a very pleasant and peaceful landscape which echoes a rural environment from another era. Walking around the village, we feel ourselves embraced by a sense of mystery that has always …

Castles and towers
Castello di Villa

Villa Castle

Challand-Saint-Victor

This is the oldest manor belonging to the Challant noble family, one of the most important in Aosta Valley. It was built around the 10th century, but took its final form in the first decades of the 14th, thanks to the works carried out by Ebalo I of …

Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.