Holiday apartment in Charvensod: Nature, Mountains and Culture

Nature Observation, Trails and Mountain Landscapes

Charvensod can be discovered through nature observation, trails, mountain landscapes and culture. The On Air: a Sensory Experience project created three experience-oriented trails connected by the common theme of observing nature. The installations include a sound telescope that amplifies natural sounds, viewing seats at panoramic points, and framed installations for viewing the landscape and taking photographs. For planning your trip, this opens up different ways to spend a day outdoors: listening, looking and capturing subjects are given equal importance here.

Hiking to the Eremo di San Grato

The trails to the Eremo di San Grato also have a clear focus. The Eremo di San Grato is a white chapel surrounded by meadows at the edge of the forest, at an altitude of 1,772 metres. From the church of Santa Colomba in Charvensod, it can be reached via the forest path on Sentiero 102 in approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, with an elevation gain of 900 metres. The first documented traces of the Eremo di San Grato date back to the 13th century. San Grato was bishop and patron saint of the Diocese of Aosta and lived in the 5th century AD. Another hike from Pont-Suaz to the Eremo di San Grato starting from Charvensod covers more than 1,200 metres of elevation gain and almost 6 kilometres.

Cammino Balteo, Cycling Tourism and Valley Views

The Aymavilles–Aosta section of the Cammino Balteo runs between Aymavilles, Jovençan, Gressan and Charvensod, following the edge of the forest through orchards and vineyards. In Charvensod, cycling tourism is possible both on the paved road towards Pilaz and on a cycle and pedestrian path accessible from the Pont-Suaz sports area. The Ponteille plain overlooks the Comboé Valley. Accommodation in Charvensod therefore offers various options, ranging from a stage through a cultural landscape to cycling and walking paths and views across the valley.

Mountains Around Charvensod

The mountain Becca di Nona is located in the immediate vicinity of Charvensod. The mountain Pointe de la Pierre and the summit of Punta Rossa are located in the area around Charvensod. The western ridge of Mont Emilius is a via ferrata and also a historic mountaineering route to the summit of Mont Emilius, which rises above the city at over 3,500 metres.

Sacred Art and Historic Sites

The parish church of Santa Colomba contains a gilded and carved high altar probably dating from the 18th century, as well as two side altars probably from the same period, dedicated to the Rosary and Saint Anthony. Its significant works of sacred art include a reliquary made of silver-plated and gilded copper and a processional cross made of sheet silver, both dating from the 15th century. Today, remains of the surrounding wall and a round tower from Castello di Charvensod are visible near the parish church of Santa Colomba; the complex has fallen into ruin. In the immediate vicinity of Charvensod are the historic site of the Teatro Romano di Aosta and the Criptoportico Forense monument. The natural arch Arco D'Augusto is located in the immediate vicinity of Charvensod. The Roncas Palace is located in the area around Charvensod. The castle Castello di Fenis is located in the area around Charvensod.

Which holiday apartment in Charvensod suits your travel plans?

Etétrad is a summer series of traditional music events featuring musicians and singers from around the world. If you choose a holiday apartment in Charvensod, this summer programme can add a cultural accent alongside nature and mountain experiences. This allows you to consciously tailor the character of your trip, balancing nature observation, active trails, sacred art, historic sites and music as desired.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Aosta Valley.