Saint-Oyen is situated on the main Great-Saint-Bernard road n. 27, 18
kilometers from Aosta. The medieval castle called "Chateau
Verdun" (Castellum Verdunense) is very interesting. In 1137 it
was assigned by the count Amedeo III of Savoy to the canons of
the Great Saint Bernard who still own it and have recently
transformed it into a characteristic "Maison d'Accueil"(a guest
house).
In summer there are a lot of people who visit
the well-equipped picnic area "Bois de Prenoud" for picnics or
open air barbecues. Close to the picnic area there is another
equipped area with sports facilities: football, tennis, bowling
or fishing.
The so-called "Le gate des chevreuils", a park where you can
admire deer and roes, is worth visiting.
Saint-Oyen has the nice small skiing area in
Flassin. With its 5 kilometers of slopes it is ideal for
beginners and families. Along the cross-country skiing track
which also reaches the villages of Etroubles and Saint-Rhemy,
you will come across both amateurs and professionals skiers.
There is also a modern cross-country center called "Foyer de
Fond" equipped with showers, sauna, cafeteria-restaurant, ski
hire and ski-school.
Summer excursions include some easy
itineraries and some others presenting average difficulties. The
excursions to Plan Puitz , Tete de Barasson, and to the Coumba
Flassin are most interesting.
