Valle d'Aosta itineraries
Valpelline and Oyace

 

Valpelline

Valpelline

The village of Valpelline is situated in a hollow, where the Ollomont and the Valpelline valleys converge. To the South-east is the Becca di Viou (2856 mt) which divides the district of Valpelline from the districts of Roisan, Saint-Christophe, Quart and Nus. On the left orographical side, at the top of the valley you can see the pyramid of the Dent d'Herens (4171 mt). To the north the mountain chain Morion marks out the boundaries between Valpelline and Ollomont.

On the north west a ridge created by an old morainic sediment separates Valpelline from the village of Doues. This impressive mountain chain shelters Valpelline from the winds. Temperatures in summer are mitigated by pleasant breezes, while in winter they are rather severe because of the reduced exposure to the sun.

Oyace

The village of Oyace lies on the right orographical side of the Valpelline valley along the road connecting Valpelline to Bionaz. Situated on a rocky rise is the "Tornalla", a particular octagonal tower which probably dates back to the 12th century.

The territory of Oyace is crossed by one of the most spectacular stretches of the high mountain route n. 1 "Alta via n. 1" of the Valle d'Aosta, which passes through the beautiful valley of Vessona, well known for its unpolluted environment and for its varied fauna.

Other interesting excursions are those in the Verdona valley (where there is a chapel dedicated to Notre Dame-des-Neiges celebrated annually on 5 August) and to Col Breuson on the other side of the valley.
Courtesy of the AIAT Gran San Bernardo

Panorama from Oyace - Photo © crrgrl80