Val d'Ayas

Snowshoe hiking at Walser's pace

The old Walser village of Mascognaz

By: Comune di Ayas

Active

Route category: Snowshoeing and ski touring

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Length: 3000 m

Difficulty: Low

The forest of Pracharbon is the gateway to Ayas; it stands on a prehistoric landslide that naturally marked the boundary and still characterizes the morphology of the area with its rocky boulders, more or less large, covered with moss and lichen or by snow giving the forest a fairy-tale feeling. From Corbet, the trail climbs up to a chapel associated with ancient legends, to descend toward the small village abandoned of the Servaz. It starts climbing again along a comfortable road that leads to Alpe Crespin, from which there are spectacular views of Brusson, the castle of Graines and the Dames de Challand. It continues by re-entering the forest, until reach Corbet again.

SNOWSHOE HIKING AT WALSER’S PACE

Details of the tour

Properties

Typology: Snowshoeing and ski touring

Difficulty: Low

Ascent: 280 m

Descent: 280 m

Lowest point: 1550 m

Highest point: 1830 m

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Distance: 3000 m

Best time of the year

January, February, March, April, December

Features

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

Where

Start point
CHAMPOLUC

Get me there

Destination
MASCOGNAZ

desk dell'Ufficio del Turismo a Champoluc

0.18km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ayas Tourism office - Champoluc

Via Varasc, 16, 11022 Champoluc AO

0.43km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campi da Padel

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.58km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campo da Basket

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.60km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Bike Park - Campo scuola

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.64km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Pump Track

Chemin de Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

1.00km

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

1.03km

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

1.06km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Mascognaz, where time has stopped

No place concentrates so many magnificent traditional rascards as the village of Mascognaz, a magical place with an atmosphere of yesteryear.

1.09km

Val d'Ayas

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Mascognaz, where time has stopped

No place concentrates so many magnificent traditional rascards as the village of Mascognaz, a magical place with an atmosphere of yesteryear.

Altitude: 1822 m

Mascognaz, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Ayas AO

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

1.95km

Val d'Ayas

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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

1.97km

Val d'Ayas

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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

2.11km

Val d'Ayas

Active

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

2.21km

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

2.23km

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

3.47km

Val d'Ayas

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Cross-country Ski Centre

Periasc, 11020 Ayas AO

3.65km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Antagnod Antagnò - Museo Diffuso

l’altare in legno più prezioso della Valle d’Aosta

3.93km

Val d'Ayas

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Lago Perrin, in equilibrium among mountain peaks

Practically suspended between rocky peaks and soft slopes, Lake Perrin is a placid body of water with incredible views of the peaks of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 2635 m

11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Ayas AO

Il villaggio di Resy: sull’antica via Walser

3.96km

Val d'Ayas

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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

3.98km

Val d'Ayas

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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

Fiery e la Pensione Bellavista: un crocevia di storia

4.12km

Val d'Ayas

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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

Snowshoeing and ski touring

3.51km

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

3.51km

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 hike in Val di Nanaz

A Viewpoint on the Monte Rosa

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

4.49km

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

4.50km

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

5.98km

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

6.03km

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

7.35km

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

7.86km

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

7.87km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.1 - Extrepieraz

Fox Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour

Length: 2400 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

7.99km

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

8.11km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.7 - Arcesaz

Itinerary boar

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 4000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

8.69km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.9 - Miniere

Itinerary Chamois

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 1600 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

8.74km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.10 - Morelasc

Itinerary Marmott

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 3000 m

Difficulty: Low

On skis

8.74km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Baita Litteran

Length: 4330 m

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

8.90km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Punta Valnera

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

8.91km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Colle Bringuez

Length: 12000 m

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

8.92km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Monte Bieteron

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

8.92km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Rifugio Arp

Length: 4780 m

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

8.92km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Punta Palasinaz

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: Medium

0.65km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Happy Ski Val d’Ayas Monterosa

Route Ramey, 69, Champoluc , 11020 Ayas AO

8.14km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Happy Ski Monterosa Brusson

Società Guide Alpine Champoluc-Ayas Monte Rosa

0.02km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Alpine Guide Company - Champoluc - Ayas Monte Rosa

Your adventure companions on Monte Rosa

Rue des Guides, 3, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.03km

Val d'Ayas

In town

L'Armadio della Nonna

Rue des Guides 9 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.09km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski School Champoluc

Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

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

0.10km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski School Champoluc

Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

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

0.13km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Libreria Livres et Musique

Libreria di montagna a Champoluc

Route Varasc, 8, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.13km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Parrucchiere Lostris Hair Studio

Cura e bellezza del capello

Route Varasc, 10, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.55km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Parco Avventura Champoluc

0.59km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Tako Ski Rental

Route Ramey 65 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.62km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski Rent La Glisse

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

0.69km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Telemark Skiset Ski & Bike Hire

30 anni di professionalità al vostro servizio

Route Ramey 73 Frazione Champoluc, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.95km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Farmacia Costa

Farmacia a Champoluc

Piazzale Ramey, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

1.00km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Terme Monterosa SPA

Un oasi di benessere immersa in un panorama mozzafiato

Piazzale Ramey, 1, 11020 Champoluc AO

3.40km

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

3.45km

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

3.46km

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

6.02km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Belin House

Rue Extrepieraz, 108 , 11022 Brusson AO

6.30km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Alimentari Math

Grocery shop

Rue Extrepieraz, 34, 11022 Brusson AO

7.29km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Vivaio - Non solo Fiori

Rue Vollon, 3/BIS, 11022 Brusson AO

7.29km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Gelateria Arilù

Ice cream shop

Rue Vollon, 74, 11022 Brusson AO

7.31km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Alimentari "Mini Market"

Grocery shop

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

0.08km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Castor

Route Ramey 2 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.08km

Val d'Ayas

Café du Centre

Rue Ciarlatzé, 2 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.09km

Val d'Ayas

Brasserie Sans Souci

Route Ramey 10 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.09km

Val d'Ayas

BIRRIFICIO LA BIÈRE D’AYAS

Barley and Beer

Route Ramey 50, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.10km

Val d'Ayas

SAMUELE BECQUET FARM

Vegetables, fruit and génépy

Route Obert Lignod 1, 11020 Burgay AO

0.11km

Val d'Ayas

Sans Souci Brewery & Brasserie

Gourmet sandwiches. craft beers and more

Route Ramey 10, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.12km

Val d'Ayas

Churen Restaurant and Pizzeria

Rue des Guides 19 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.13km

Val d'Ayas

L'Essentiel da Andreone Restaurant

Traditional Valdostana flavours but also fish specialities

Route Ramey 17, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.14km

Val d'Ayas

Restaurant Pizzeria Churen

Excellent pizzas, Sardinian dishes and typical Valtellina specialities made with genuine ingredients, in Champoluc

Rue des Guides, 19, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.17km

Val d'Ayas

Brasserie du Breithorn

A journey through the flavours of the Alps

Route Ramey, 27, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.20km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Cave de la Rouja

Rue des Guides 19 bis - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.29km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Villa Anna Maria

Via Croues 5, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.42km

Val d'Ayas

Pizzeria Luppolo e Grano

Route Ramey 50, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.47km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Restò Tatà

Route Ramey 50, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.58km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Bistrot

Route Ramey 66, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.70km

Val d'Ayas

Restaurant Le Sapin

Traditional dishes from Valle d'Aosta in the heart of Champoluc

Route Ramey, 73, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.70km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Kondor

Route Ramey 67/A - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.71km

Val d'Ayas

Il Balivo Restaurant

Route Ramey 102 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.72km

Val d'Ayas

Il Balivo Restaurant

Restaurant with menu inspired by tradition with zero-kilometre products

Route Ramey, 102, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.85km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Pizzeria Da Martino

Via Maître Dondeynaz 97 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.07km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Castor

Route Ramey, 2, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.08km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL CASTOR

Via Ramey, 2 - Champoluc, CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

0.08km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Castor

Route Ramey, 2, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.09km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel l'Aiglon

Route Ramey, 16/b, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.09km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel l'Aiglon

Route Ramey, 16/b, 11020 Champoluc AO

Book now

0.09km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Bellevue

Route Ramey, 16a, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.09km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel La Rouja Resort & SPA

Rue des Guides, 19bis, 11020 Champoluc Ayas AO

0.10km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Villa Anna Maria

Rue Croues 5, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.12km

Val d'Ayas

RESIDENCE LES COUPOLES

Route Ramey, 14 - Champoluc, CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

0.13km

Val d'Ayas

Champoluc apartments

Rue Varasc 10, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.14km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL L'AIGLON

Via Ramey, 16/B - Champoluc, CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

0.15km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Breithorn

Route Ramey, 27, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.15km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Relais Des Glaciers

Route G.B. Dondeynaz, 9, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.15km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Les Coupoles

Route Ramey ,14, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.16km

Val d'Ayas

CHAMBRES D'HOTES LE VIEUX RASCARD

Rue des Guides, 33 - Champoluc, CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

0.16km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Breithorn

Route Ramey, 27, 11020 Champoluc AO

0.16km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL BELLEVUE

Via Ramey, 16/A - Champoluc, CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

0.17km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel l'Aiglon

Route Ramey, 16/b, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Book now

0.17km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Bellevue

Route Ramey, 16a, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

0.17km

Val d'Ayas

Le Vieux Rascard Chambres d'Hôtes

Rue des Guides, 19b, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

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