Antey-Saint-André

A pleasant spot halfway along the Matterhorn valley, Antey-Saint-André is the perfect holiday destination. Its position, just a couple of kilometres away both from the central valley and from the other towns of the area, makes Antey an ideal starting point for days on the slopes or spent hiking within a lovely setting. Here, cultural attractions abound, like the wonderful Aosta Valley castles (in Châtillon, only 9 km away from Antey, you will find three of them), but you could also travel to Saint-Vincent, the riviera of the Alps. It lies at about 1,100 metres above sea level, proving ideal for families and elderly people alike, but also younger people in search of adventure: Antey has an ace up its sleeve for everyone. Let's not forget the view over the Matterhorn, the famous mountain that is a milestone in the history of alpinism, its imposing dimension a mark of its mighty profile. The charm of Antey and its surroundings have captured the imagination of travellers across the centuries, with 19th c. travellers already revelling in its beauty. Sensations abound in this corner of the Aosta Valley: time to go and explore it. 

WHAT TO SEE
● Rû du pain perdu: the majestic arches of the irrigation canal leaning against the mountains dating back to the 16th c. are still visible. This facility brought the water of the Marmore stream to the fields of the middle valley.
● Saint Andrew parish church: this religious building still presents the remains of a tower of the castle belonging to the Cly barons, who controlled Antey until the 13th c..

NATURE AND SPORT
Antey has a sport centre with tennis courts, football pitches, bowls fields and an artificial climbing wall. In the area there are also two equipped itineraries in the woods, one of which is accessible to people with disabilities. Finally, the town is the arrival point for paragliding. Pretty Lake Lod is worth a mention: it is very close to the town of Antey and it also offers a small playground.

EVENTS AND TRADITIONS
● Traditional Aosta Valley Crafts Fair: the splendid view over the Matterhorn is the perfect setting for more than 200 works of art crafted by the students of all the Aosta Valley schools of wood sculpture.
● Mele Vallée: this is a food exhibition-market taking place in the Autumn and it celebrates delicoius Aosta Valley apples.

FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Antey offers various entertaining and learning activities for children, who will find plenty of suitable choices. Ideal for the summer season,  make your way to the adventure park ‘La Borna dou Djouas’ or the Sunny Ranch stables, the perfect spot for kids to practice horse riding.
The best spot for kids to discover marsh plants and animals is Coin nature. It is an area with didactic panels to discover and protect a natural and vulnerable microcosmos through interactive lessons of environmental education.
Another learning possibility is the Ethnographic museum ‘Un tempo, la veillà nella stalla’, which hosts the reconstruction of an ancient lifestyle with an exhibition of ancient agricultural facilities.

IDENTIKIT
● Inhabitants: 600
● Altitude: 1100 m
● How to get there by public transports: after having reached Châtillon by train or by bus, take the bus to Valtournenche or Torgnon and get down at one of the stops in Antey-Saint-André. Timetables are available on the website of the Arriva company (timetables "Bassa Valle").

USEFUL INFORMATION
● Download the map of the village