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Cappella della Santissima Trinità

Chamois

Founded in 1691 by Laurent Jeanthon, who gave it an annual income of 120 Lire for maintenance expenses; interdicted in 1786, it was restored in 1880 and dedicated on that occasion to Saint Roch. The facade includes floral motifs that exit from two vases …

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Holy Trinity and Saint Roch chapel

Chapel of Saint Dominic Savio

Chamois

In 1970 Sir Amato Gorret of Valtournenche ordered to build this chapel in form of half barrel with the access door oriented towards Chamois at 2500 meters of altitude, on Col Clavalité’s water divide. Every year, during the first week of August, the …

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Chapel of the Transfiguration of Jesus

Chamois

A circular building (2 meters in diameter) dating back to 1856, however it is built on a previous structure in the Crépin district. Its founder (depicted inside of normal size) appears to be Bonaventura Lettry according to some, while others claim him to …

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Notre Dame de Pitié chapel

Chamois

Located in the village of Suisse. It dates back to 1930, however a previous building located further east was founded in 1707, renovated in 1747 and later abandoned. Furnishings mentioned in the XX century church by Mons. Brunod include a gilded, brass …

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Saint Pantaleon parish church

Chamois

The territory of Chamois formed part of the parish of Antey up to the XVII century. The parish church was erected on the 21st July 1681 by Mons. Bailly, however a rector was present from as early as 1621. The church was very different in ancient times …

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