Val d'Ayas

Snowshoe hike in Val di Nanaz

A Viewpoint on the Monte Rosa

By: Comune di Ayas

Active

Route category: Snowshoeing and ski touring

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty: Low

From Saint Jacques a comfortable farm road leads into the Val di Nanaz, a small side valley made famous by the passage of the Aosta Valley's High Route 1. The ascent has a modest gradient, making for a pleasant and meditative journey, in which one can allow oneself the luxury of admiring every detail of the surrounding nature. Along the way a fairy-tale atmosphere, we pass through a beautiful forest of fir and larch, pastures and large clearings, all the way to the Nanaz Alp where the valley opens up and the spectacle of Monte Rosa and its glaciers satisfies the eye.

Snowshoe hike in Val di Nanaz

Details of the tour

Properties

Typology: Snowshoeing and ski touring

Difficulty: Low

Ascent: 375 m

Descent: 375 m

Lowest point: 1689 m

Highest point: 2064 m

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Best time of the year

January, February, March, December

Features

Suitable for training Dog-friendly Ideal for families Wildlife interest Nature interest Historical interest Panoramic

Where

Start point
SAINT JACQUES

Get me there

Destination
ALPE DI NANAZ

Fiery e la Pensione Bellavista: un crocevia di storia

0.63km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

A small cluster of houses dominated by the old Pensione Bellavista, a place full of charm from which to savor an unparalleled view of the entire Ayas Valley.

Altitude: 1878 m

Fraz. Fiery, 11020 Ayas AO

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

0.63km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

A small cluster of houses dominated by the old Pensione Bellavista, a place full of charm from which to savor an unparalleled view of the entire Ayas Valley.

Altitude: 1878 m

fraz. Fiery, 11020 Ayas AO

0.81km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Il villaggio di Resy:on the ancient Walser route

A small group of houses clinging to the mountain, a millennial waypoint on the trail connecting the valleys of Gressoney, Ayas and Valtournenche

Altitude: 2066 m

Resy, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Resy AO

Il villaggio di Resy: sull’antica via Walser

0.84km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

The village of Resy:on the ancient Walser route

A small group of houses clinging to the mountain, a millennial waypoint on the trail connecting the valleys of Gressoney, Ayas and Valtournenche

Altitude: 2066 m

Resy, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Resy AO

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

1.98km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

Set in a corner of the valley far from everything, nestled in the silence of the peaks, the Lake of Lochien is an enchanted place nestled where the forest gives way to the high mountains.

Altitude: 2277 m

Lago di Lochien, quiete e vista ineguagliabile

2.00km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

Set in a corner of the valley far from everything, nestled in the silence of the peaks, the Lake of Lochien is an enchanted place nestled where the forest gives way to the high mountains.

Altitude: 2277 m

2.66km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Monterosa SPA Center

Altitude: 1560 m

Piazzale Ramey, 1 - Loc. Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.71km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Plan Villy, the oasis of Champoluc

A short walk from the center of Champoluc, the ski lifts and the Monte Rosa SPA Center, an area in which to breathe in all the atmosphere of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 1500 m

Rue de la Traversa 23, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Plan Villy AO

From €5.00

2.75km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Plan Villy, the oasis of Champoluc

A short walk from the center of Champoluc, the ski lifts and the Monte Rosa SPA Center, an area in which to breathe in all the atmosphere of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 1500 m

Rue de la Traversa 23, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Plan Villy AO

From €5.00

2.91km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Pump Track

Chemin de Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.96km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Bike Park - Campo scuola

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.97km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campo da Basket

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

3.11km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campi da Padel

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

3.17km

Val d'Ayas

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Lago Blu, a turquoise jewel in the ice

At the foot of the Rocca di Verra, embraced by the glacier moraine, the Lago Blu, “Blue Lake”, is a must-see destination for those visiting Val d'Ayas.

Altitude: 2200 m

Chemin de Verra, 11020 Ayas AO

3.64km

Val d'Ayas

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Champoluc Ski School

Altitude: 1980 m

Loc. Crest - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

3.72km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Val d'Ayas Escape Village

Altitude: 1560 m

Rue Chemin Varasc, 16 - Loc. Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

desk dell'Ufficio del Turismo a Champoluc

3.72km

Val d'Ayas

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Ayas Tourism office - Champoluc

Via Varasc, 16, 11022 Champoluc AO

4.34km

Val d'Ayas

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The Hidden Village of Cunéaz

An ancient village steeped in history: Cunéaz contains some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century

4.43km

Val d'Ayas

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The hidden village of Cunéaz

An ancient village rich in history: Cunéaz holds some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century.

Altitude: 2036 m

Fraz. Cuneaz , 11020 Ayas AO

4.46km

Val d'Ayas

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The hidden village of Cunéaz

An ancient village rich in history: Cunéaz holds some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century.

Altitude: 2036 m

Fraz. Cuneaz, 11020 Ayas AO

16.56km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Joie de Chanter Choir

28 December

11.56km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Christmas Cinema

30 December

11.56km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Christmas Cinema

3 January

Historical Carnival of Verrès - Opening Ball

21.75km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Historical Carnival of Verrès - Opening Ball

11 January

3.54km

TOP

Ski

2025 Monterosa Freeride Paradise FWT Challenger

The best ski and snowboard freeriders meet in the Monte Rosa Massif

from 30 January to 2 February

Snowshoeing and ski touring

0.03km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike to Lago Blu

The glacial amphitheater of Monte Rosa

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 7500 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

0.11km

Val d'Ayas

Active

SNOWSHOE HIKE AT PIAN DI VERRA INFERIORE AND RESY

A PANORAMIC JOURNEY BETWEEN THE GREAT GIANTS OF MONTE

Duration: 3 hours

Length: 6000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

3.53km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hiking at Walser's pace

The old Walser village of Mascognaz

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Length: 3000 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

7.83km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike in the Pracharbon forest

The embrace of the trees

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 5500 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

7.84km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike in the Pracharbon forest

The embrace of the trees

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 5500 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

9.43km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.3 - Salomon

Itinerary Hare

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 1500 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

9.43km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.2 - Crépin

Itinerary Roedeer

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Length: 4300 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

10.88km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.4 - Salomon

Itinerary Cerf

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Length: 2100 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

11.40km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.5 - Col di Joux - Extrepieraz

Itinerary Squirrel

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 6800 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

11.40km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.1 - Extrepieraz

Fox Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour

Length: 2400 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

11.43km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.8 - Mandaz - Paris

Itinerary Ibex

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 1700 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

11.63km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.7 - Arcesaz

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Duration: 2 hours

Length: 4000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

11.92km

Val d'Ayas

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Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.10 - Morelasc

Itinerary Marmott

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 3000 m

Difficulty: Low

On skis

12.03km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Baita Litteran

Length: 4330 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

12.07km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.9 - Miniere

Itinerary Chamois

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 1600 m

Difficulty: Low

On skis

12.09km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Punta Valnera

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

12.09km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Colle Bringuez

Length: 12000 m

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

12.10km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Monte Bieteron

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

12.10km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Rifugio Arp

Length: 4780 m

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

12.11km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Punta Palasinaz

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: Medium

3.04km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Happy Ski Val d’Ayas Monterosa

Route Ramey, 69, Champoluc , 11020 Ayas AO

11.66km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Happy Ski Monterosa Brusson

2.63km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Terme Monterosa SPA

Un oasi di benessere immersa in un panorama mozzafiato

Piazzale Ramey, 1, 11020 Champoluc AO

2.69km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Farmacia Costa

Farmacia a Champoluc

Piazzale Ramey, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.99km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Telemark Skiset Ski & Bike Hire

30 anni di professionalità al vostro servizio

Route Ramey 73 Frazione Champoluc, 11020 Champoluc AO

3.04km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski Rent La Glisse

Comodo noleggio per attrezzatura da sci situato alla partenza della funivia principale di Champoluc

3.07km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Tako Ski Rental

Route Ramey 65 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

3.35km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Parco Avventura Champoluc

3.50km

Val d'Ayas

In town

L'Armadio della Nonna

Rue des Guides 9 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Società Guide Alpine Champoluc-Ayas Monte Rosa

3.54km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Alpine Guide Company - Champoluc - Ayas Monte Rosa

Your adventure companions on Monte Rosa

Rue des Guides, 3, 11020 Champoluc AO

3.62km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski School Champoluc

Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

Route Ramey 67 11020 Champoluc Ayas (AO), 11020 Champoluc AO

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Val d'Ayas

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Ski School Champoluc

Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

Route Ramey 67 11020 Champoluc Ayas (AO), 11020 Champoluc AO

3.66km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Libreria Livres et Musique

Libreria di montagna a Champoluc

Route Varasc, 8, 11020 Champoluc AO

3.67km

Val d'Ayas

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Parrucchiere Lostris Hair Studio

Cura e bellezza del capello

Route Varasc, 10, 11020 Champoluc AO

6.19km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Negozio dell’Artigianato L’Artisanà

La vetrina dell'artigianato valdostano ai piedi del Monte Rosa

Rue de l'Eglise - Località Antagnod, 11020 AYAS AO

6.36km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Antagnod Ski School

A Ski School for all levels, learning while having fun and in total serenity

Rue Tchavagnod, 6 11020 – Antagnod (AO), 11020 Antagnod AO

6.38km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Antagnod Ski School

A Ski School for all levels, learning while having fun and in total serenity

Rue Tchavagnod, 6 11020 – Antagnod (AO), 11020 Antagnod AO

9.49km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Belin House

Rue Extrepieraz, 108 , 11022 Brusson AO

9.77km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Alimentari Math

Grocery shop

Rue Extrepieraz, 34, 11022 Brusson AO

10.82km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Vivaio - Non solo Fiori

Rue Vollon, 3/BIS, 11022 Brusson AO

10.82km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Gelateria Arilù

Ice cream shop

Rue Vollon, 74, 11022 Brusson AO

10.85km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Alimentari "Mini Market"

Grocery shop

Rue Vollon, 74, Brusson (AO), 11022 Brusson AO

0.12km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Fior di Roccia

Strada Regionale 45, 17 - Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

0.14km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Lago Bleu

Place de la Grotte, Sint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

0.75km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio Guide Frachey

Loc. Résy, 11020 Ayas AO

0.77km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

Loc. Résy, 11020 Ayas AO

1.16km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Grange

Chemin de la Crocetta, 2 Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.17km

Val d'Ayas

Ristoro Taconet Rifugio Paradisia

Loc. Taconet - Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.22km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Bar Tavola Calda Du Soleil

Rue Ciarcierio - Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.28km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Lo Retsignon

Cucina tipica in alta quota

Loc. Ciarcerio, 11020 Ayas AO

1.54km

Val d'Ayas

Alla Bettolina Restaurant

Strada regionale 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.61km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Taconet

Località Taconet, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.76km

Val d'Ayas

La Maison de Gourmets

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.84km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Mandria

Alpe Ciarcerio, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

1.87km

Val d'Ayas

Summit Restaurant

Strada Regionale 45, 16, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

1.95km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Stadel Soussun

Località Soussun, 11020 Ayas AO

2.09km

Val d'Ayas

Pub Ristorante West Road

Strada Regionale 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

2.11km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Le Rocher

Loc. Villy 10 , 11020 Ayas AO

2.24km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Petit Tournalin

Località Villy 2, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

2.26km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Le Petit Coq

Località Villy, 11020 Ayas AO

2.28km

Val d'Ayas

Le Petit Coq Restaurant

Loc. Villy - Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

2.31km

Val d'Ayas

Campo Base

Col Mon Ros, 11020 Ayas AO

0.14km

Val d'Ayas

Residence Lago Bleu

Place de la Grotte, Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

0.25km

Val d'Ayas

Le Petit Chalet Bed&Breakfast

Loc. Chemin de Rovinal, 27/A, Saint-Jacques, 11020 Ayas AO

0.25km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Genzianella

Place de la Grotte, 5, Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

0.28km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL GENZIANELLA

Place De La Grotte, 5 - Fraz. Saint-Jacques , CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

0.73km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Guide di Frachey

Fraz. Resy, 1, 11020 Ayas AO

0.78km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

Località Resy, 11020 Ayas AO

1.21km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel California

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Champoluc AO

1.26km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Monte Cervino

Chemin de Soussun 5, 11020 Frachey AO

1.52km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Monte Cervino

Chemin de Soussun 5, 11020 Frachey - Ayas AO

1.53km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL MONTE CERVINO

Fraz Frachey, 5 , CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

1.76km

Val d'Ayas

Alpine Forest Hotel

Località Villy - Frazione Frachey , 11020 Ayas AO

1.91km

Val d'Ayas

Aethos Monterosa

Strada Regionale 45, 16, 11020 Champoluc AO

1.94km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL AETHOS MONTEROSA

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Book now

1.97km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Le Campagnol

SR45, 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.98km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Le Campagnol

SR45, 45, 11020 Frachey AO

2.00km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Stadel Soussun

Fraz. Soussun - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.08km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel California

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

2.15km

Val d'Ayas

Le Rocher Hotel

Loc. Villy 10, SR45, 11020 Champoluc - Ayas AO

2.26km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Petit Tournalin

Frazione Villy, 2, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.63km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Baita Belvedere

Località Alpe Salere Damon 1, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

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