Holiday apartment in Chambave – vineyards, trails and history

Vineyards and local history in Chambave

Chambave lies in a landscape where viticulture and local history are closely intertwined. The inhabited centre of Chambave is surrounded by vineyards on the hillsides around it. The location of the vineyards around the inhabited centre gives viticulture a clear connection to the place within the immediate townscape.

Viticulture and Féta di Resén

Viticulture in Chambave has been favoured since antiquity by a low-precipitation microclimate and is considered one of the area’s greatest local resources. La Crotta di Vegneron produces Chambave Muscat, a DOC white wine. The Féta di Resén is a fixed date in the annual calendar: it takes place every year on the last weekend of September. When planning a stay, the connection with wine can therefore be incorporated through both local production and the scheduled date of the wine festival. The specific festival date can be noted during travel planning independently of the general history of viticulture.

Historic buildings, church and museum

The historic centre contains several buildings dating from the 16th century. The parish church of San Lorenzo in Chambave stands on Romanesque remains. The Museo parrocchiale di Chambave preserves 25 objects, including twelve statues, five goldsmith’s works and three paintings.

Trails with a short distance and a definite destination

The Chambave health trail connects the hamlet of Epiney with the village of Tsan Fromenté and is just under 2 km long. Another route is the walking path from Chambave to Castello di Cly. It begins in the Borgo di Chambave and ends at Castello di Cly in Saint-Denis. The health trail’s distance of just under 2 km provides a clear framework for part of a day’s walk without specifying an exact duration. Those planning a route by distance can use the health trail as a reference; those who prefer a definite destination can choose Castello di Cly. This keeps the short connection suitable for planning as an independent walk.

Castles, peaks and mountains in the surrounding area

Castello di Fenis is located in the immediate vicinity of Chambave. Castello di Ussel and Castello di Chenal are located in the surrounding area of Chambave. Saint Evence is a peak in the immediate vicinity of Chambave. Cima Longhede, Monte Barbeston and Becca d'Aver are mountains in the surrounding area of Chambave. The wider regional area around Chambave also includes Roncas Palace, a palace. The regional area around Chambave includes three castles and one palace; mountain enthusiasts also have several peaks and mountains to consider for further planning.

Getting to Chambave

Chambave can be reached by the “Pont-Saint-Martin – Aosta” bus route. Those arriving by bus can use this connection to travel to Chambave.

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