Saint-Oyen
At 1,373 m above sea level along the Via Francigena: Saint-Oyen is a historic waystation village, nestled among pastures, pine forests, and Alpine cuisine, home of Jambon alla Brace.
Foyer de Fond de Flassin
The Saint-Oyen Sports Complex: 18 km of cross-country ski trails through the pine forest, the Foyer de Fond, and a 50,000-square-meter family-friendly snow park.
Winter Among the Conifers and Snow
Nestled in a vast forest of fir and larch trees in Saint-Oyen, the village of Flassin is the valley’s premier destination for Nordic sports and winter snow activities, as well as a starting point for hikes and excursions in the summer.
Cross-country skiing: the 18-km trail
The Foyer de Fond in Flassin manages an 18-km cross-country ski trail that winds along the Artanavaz stream, connecting Saint-Oyen to Étroubles and Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses. The center offers equipment rentals, changing rooms with showers, ski waxing services, and a ski school with certified instructors.
Snow Park
A 50,000-square-meter recreational area designed for families and children, featuring a conveyor belt lift, tubing lanes, sleds, bobsleds, snow bikes, and inflatable rides.
In the summer, the area transforms into a peaceful pine forest, perfect for relaxing walks, sport fishing in the reserve, and mountain bike rides through the side valleys.
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Where to Eat
Traditional Aosta Valley cuisine, polenta concia, alpine cheeses, and the valley’s famous hams in the villages and high-altitude mountain huts.
Where to stay
Historic hotels, charming B&Bs, campsites, and mountain huts among the villages of Étroubles, Saint-Oyen, and Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses.