Summer Outdoors
Coniferous forests, alpine pastures, fresh air, and historic trails: in the summer, the Upper Valley offers routes for hikers and cyclists, ancient villages to explore, and local traditions to discover at your own pace.
Hikes and Long-Distance Trails
From long-distance multi-stage routes, such asAlta Via No. 1, the Tour des Combins, and the Tour del Fallère, to day hikes to alpine huts or along the flat trails of the historic Ru. The complete mapping of summer trails for hiking and mountain biking was carried out as part of the Interreg Skialp cross-border project by the municipalities of Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses, Saint-Oyen, and Étroubles, and can be viewed on a printed map or via the georeferenced app.
Mountain Bikes and E-Bikes
Historic military roads, forest trails, and high-altitude alpine routes: the Upper Gran San Bernardo Valley offers mountain bike and e-bike routes of all difficulty levels, suitable for both technical descents and single-track trails, as well as leisurely scenic rides through villages and alpine pastures.
Étroubles Sports Area
The Étroubles Sports Area is centered around a large green space equipped with a children’s playground, a pond, and a snack bar with outdoor seating (Bar du Tennis).
The center features two synthetic-turf tennis courts and a five-a-side soccer field, with night lighting available upon request; reservations can be made at the bar. A mini-basketball court and two bocce courts are available for free use during the center’s operating hours.
Sport Fishing on the Artanavaz Stream
Fishing enthusiasts will find a dedicated fishing reserve along the Artanavaz Stream, characterized by deep pools and rocky rapids, where brown trout thrive.
The reserve extends for about 3 km, from Cerisey in Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses to theIlette water intake, just before Étroubles. Fishing with live bait and spin fishing are permitted.
Regulations, open seasons, and fishing permits are available on the Aosta Valley Fishing Consortium’s website
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding excursions along the valley trails accompanied by certified equestrian guides.Aville Ranch organizes rides, Western-style riding lessons, and educational workshops for children featuring ponies and farm animals.
Contact: Fraz. Arpuilles – Aville di sotto 1, Aosta – Tel. 347.2717502 – Email: claudio.davisod@infinito.it
Golf
In Gignod, on a panoramic terrace surrounded by woods at the entrance to the valley, the Aosta Arsanières Golf Club offers a 9-hole course approximately 2 km long, open nine months a year and equipped with a driving range and clubhouse.
Itineraries and Trails
From relaxing walks along the Ru to challenging high-altitude hikes
On the Paths of History
A journey on foot through two thousand years of travel: historic mule trails, medieval architecture, and the footsteps of pilgrims who connected northern and southern Europe.
The Valley of the Hams
Two unique hams just a few kilometers apart along the Via Francigena: the Jambon de Bosses DOP, a raw alpine ham, and the Jambon alla Brace di Saint-Oyen, a oven-baked ham.