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Parco Naturale Mont Avic

Regional Mont Avic Park

** Valle d'Aosta **

The Mont Avic Park, first natural park in the Aosta Valley, preserves since 1989 the natural resources of the upper Chalamy stream valley in the municipality of Champdepraz and, since 2003 the Dondena valley, in the territory of Champorcher.The protected …

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Tunnels / Mountain passes
Foliage Col di Joux

Col de Joux

** Valle d'Aosta **

Col de Joux (1640m) is a woody pass linking Saint-Vincent with Brusson, and is thus a beautiful alternative route to the road that goes up from Verrès, to reach Val d’Ayas. It runs past charming hamlets and goes through beautiful woods, providing …

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Lake Lolair nature reserve

Arvier

A glacier lake in a basin, a mosaic of plant speciesThe small Lolair Lake, 1,175 meters above sea level, is fed by three springs and surrounded by an extensive cane field, roche moutonnée and gentle, rolling hills of glacier origin. The lake is home to a …

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Mountains and glaciers
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Mount Doravidi – Rutor Massif

Arvier

Two of the twenty-six glaciers present in Valgrisenche can be found in the municipal area of Arvier: the Château Blanc and the Tos glacier.4 The first, visible from Aosta and from the mid central valley, takes its name from mont Château Blanc (3408 m) …

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Panoramic points
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The big bench in Arvier

Arvier

Big Bench no. 178 installed near the hamlet Verney, makes it possible for you to enjoy a breathtaking view of the upper Valle d’Aosta, admiring Mont Blanc, perfectly centered between the sides of the main valley, and the imposing glacier of Château Blanc …

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Botanical, geological and naturalistic gardens
A chamois

"Parc Animalier" fauna park

Introd

Animals, plants and flowers, all starring at the Parc Animalier d’Introd… All visitors have to do is walk, watch and….naturally observe! The Parc Animalier is dedicated to those who want to experience the mountain habitat, comparing its ecosystems in a …

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Lakes / waterfalls
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Introd Ravine

Introd

The Introd Ravine, about one hundred meters deep, is carved into the junction point of the Rhêmes and Savara Valleys and can be seen from the bridge along the regional road leading through the village. The bridge, built during World War I, is a true …

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Lakes / waterfalls
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Lago di Joux

Saint-Nicolas

Partendo dal capoluogo di Saint-Nicolas percorrere in auto circa 8 Km seguendo le indicazioni per Vens. Arrivati nel villaggio di Vens è necessario parcheggiare l’auto e proseguire a piedi seguendo due percorsi alternativi: seguire la strada asfaltata, …

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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.