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History and traditions along the Via Francigena
Barely touched by mass tourism, the Great Saint Bernard valley, the Valpelline and the Ollomont valley offer evocative panoramas and authentic examples of local traditions. In summer the Great Saint Bernard Pass constitutes a historic passage towards Switzerland as an alternative to the tunnel. From here the Via Francigena, a historic pilgrimage route towards Rome, enters the Aosta Valley.
In its final part, Valpelline offers the spectacle of the lake of Place Moulin, whose enormous dam is an important work for the production of hydroelectric energy, but also the opportunity for a quiet walk on the path that runs alongside it.
The Ollomont valley is a small jewel suspended over the central valley surrounded by a superb chain of peaks.
This is also the tourist area where the colorful Coumba Freida carnivals take place: all the municipalities, with more or less important variations, have similar masks.
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For any reservations of at least 2 nights via the reservation center Valle d'Aosta Booking, we offer the passage to and from the Grand-Saint-Bernard tunnel.
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From mid-June to mid-October, a journey through history, between Italy and Switzerland, at an altitude of 2472 metres.
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Since the Middle Ages, the route of pilgrims on their way to Rome has entered Italy via the Great Saint Bernard Pass.
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Seupa à la Vapelenentse
This tasty oven-cooked soup, typical of Valpelline, is the star of a summer festival.
Historical carnivals
The colourful carnivals of the Great-Saint-Bernard and Valpelline valleys evoke the passage of Napoleon's soldiers in 1800. All the municipalities in the area, with more or less important variations, have similar masks.
Saint-Rhémy and Étroubles
Two enchanting mediaeval villages along the Via Francigena. Download the mp3 guide and get ready to explore them.
The Fontina of Valpelline
The cheese is matured in spectacular cellars carved out into the rock in the old copper mines.
Ski mountaineering itineraries
The Great Saint Bernard valley, on the Swiss border, is ideal for ski mountaineering with over 40 itineraries.
Events in the area
Saint-Rhémy-En-Bosses | 21 December 2024 - 6 January 2025
Christmas market at the Castle of Bosses
Craft/fairs/markets - Saint-Rhémy-En-BossesThe Castle of Bosses hosts an event that highlights the art, skill and inspiration of craftsmen and hobbyists.
Saint-Rhémy-En-Bosses | 21 - 22 December 2024
ISMF Youth World Cup Ski Mountaineering
Sport - Saint-Rhémy-En-BossesTwo ISMF Youth World Cup Ski Mountaineering races will take place in Crévacol, in the Great Saint Bernard Valley.
Ollomont | 11 January 2025
The Coumba-Frèide Historical Carnival
Carnivals - OllomontAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800, during his campaign in Italy.
Bionaz | 18 January 2025
The Coumba Frèide Historic Carnival
Carnivals - BionazDuring the parade, the carnival characters enter the homes of local families; they dance along the streets and in the squares and eat and drink whatever they are given.
Valpelline | 25 January 2025
The Coumba Freida Historical Carnival
Carnivals - ValpellineAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800, during his campaign in Italy.
Étroubles | 27 - 28 February 2025
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - ÉtroublesAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800, during his campaign in Italy.
Gignod | 1 - 4 March 2025
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - GignodAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800, during his campaign in Italy.
Saint-Oyen | 1 March 2025
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - Saint-OyenTradition links the birth of the carnival to Napoleon’s passage through the Colle del Gran San Bernardo, in May 1800, during the Italian campaign.
Doues | 2 - 4 March 2025
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - DouesAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800, during his campaign in Italy.
Saint-Rhémy-En-Bosses | 2 March 2025
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - Saint-Rhémy-En-BossesTradition links the birth of the carnival to Napoleon's passage through the Great St. Bernard Pass in May 1800, during the Italian campaign.