Holiday apartment in Valtournenche: mountains, trails and regional discoveries

Those looking for a holiday apartment in Valtournenche can base their choice of location on specific experiences. The Ferrata del Gorbeillon is about a 15-minute walk from the town centre. It serves mountaineers as a training site and is suitable climbing practice terrain for beginners. This allows you to combine a day of climbing with your stay in the town.

Panoramas and trails around Valtournenche

A distinctive viewpoint is the Big Bench at Motta de Pleté. From there, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view over Valtournenche. Another excursion leads to Le Gouffre-des-Busserailles: the footpath begins in the hamlet of Crépin and takes 45 minutes each way. The stated route length helps you organise day plans to suit your interests and desired pace. Anyone looking for a viewpoint can include the Big Bench as a fixed point in their day plan.

Mountain destinations with a distinct alpine character

The Grand Tournalin, a mountain, is part of the area around Valtournenche. The surrounding area also includes Château des Dames, likewise a mountain, as well as the peaks of Monte Dragone and Tour de Créton.

Rascards, Cheneil and distinctive local scenery

The Maison de l'Alpage is located in a large 17th-century rascard in Valtournenche. Cheneil provides a different accent: the village is car-free and can be reached from Valtournenche. For those interested in culture, the Maison de l'Alpage, with its 17th-century rascard, provides a historical point of reference in the town.

Cheneil and Lago di Maën for different day plans

Cheneil can be reached from the hamlet of Barmaz in about 20 minutes on foot or by funicular. Lago di Maën is a place for nature and relaxation in both summer and winter. Together, these two destinations offer different planning options: a clearly described route to Cheneil and Lago di Maën, associated with nature and relaxation in both seasons. For Cheneil, the starting point at Barmaz is part of planning the day for this route. At Lago di Maën, planning is not limited to the summer months.

Winter sports and regional culture

Together with Breuil-Cervinia, Chamois, Torgnon and Zermatt, Valtournenche forms part of the Cervino Ski Paradise area. In the wider region are Aosta Cathedral, a church, and the Giardini pubblici Aosta, a garden.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your interests

If climbing training and the short walk to the town centre are important, the Ferrata del Gorbeillon becomes a central consideration. Those who prefer mountain destinations, panoramic views or the route to Cheneil can give these topics greater weight when planning their days. For days focused on nature and relaxation, the connection to Lago di Maën is a good option, while Cervino Ski Paradise adds a winter sports character to the town. Valtournenche's tourist office is located in the town centre in a renovated rascard dating from 1700.

Discover more places

For further orientation, you can also explore Chateau, Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, Lillianes, Courmayeur, Chef-lieu, Challand-Saint-Anselme, Jovencan and Bard.

For the higher-level travel overview: Aosta Valley.