Sport: Valtournenche

The Matterhorn Valley, one of the most popular areas for this sporting discipline, offers its guest many mountain bike trails: off road trails and the well equipped Bike Park means everyone will be happy.

Technical details:

Trail 1: Dark trail
Length: c. 9.500 m.
Negative altitude difference: 1.445 m
Difficulty level: intermediate
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 45 minutes

Trail 1 A: Plan Maison
Length: c. 2.400 m.
Negative altitude difference: 413 m
Difficulty level: intermediate
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 15 minutes

Trail 1 B Plan Maison
Length: c.2.400 m.
Negative altitude difference: 413 m.
Difficulty level: dark
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 15 minutes

Trail 1 C Napo Trail
Length: c.2.400 m.
Negative altitude difference: 413 m.
Difficulty level: intermediate
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 15 minutes

Trail 1 D Jamais moll trail
Total length of the three trails: c. 2.500 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 413 m.
Difficulty level: intermediate
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 15 minutes

Trail 2 Cime Bianche trail:
Total length of the three trails: c. 3.200 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 838 m.
Difficulty level: intermediate
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 30 minutes

Trail 3 Il vecchio trenino trail
Total length: c. 1.800 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 17 m.
Difficulty level: easy
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 30 minutes

Trail 4 Trail 2
Total length: c. 5.400 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 838 m.
Difficulty level: red
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 30 minutes

Trail 2 Cieloalto trail
Total length: c. 5.800 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 838 m.
Difficulty level: difficult
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 30 minutes

Trail 6 Alpage trail
Total length: c. 8.200 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 838 m.
Difficulty level: red
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 30 minutes

Trail 7 Layet trail
Total length: c. 8.200 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 838 m.
Difficulty level: red
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 30 minutes.

Trail 8 Rock & Wood trail
Total length: c. 7.000 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 838 m.
Difficulty level: difficult
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 30 minutes

Trail 9 Supernatural trail
Total length: c. 6.800 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 838 m.
Difficulty level: difficult
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 30 minutes.

Trail 10 Green trail
Total length: c. 8.100 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 838 m.
Difficulty level: difficult
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 30 minutes

Enchanting Promoron:
Length: c.8.000 m.
Positive altitude difference: 400 m
Difficulty level: easy

Trail 12 Cime Strong trail
Total length: c. 2.000 m.
Total positive altitude difference: 226 m.
Difficulty level: difficult
Climb up with the lift facilities: max. 30 minutes

Bicycle wash points:
N°2 at the cableway departure.

Here the rental shops of MTB

Altitude: 2,802 m
Location: Balanselmo Lake
Sleeping places: 2
Open: always open
Difficulty: EE
Trail sign: 6A, AV1, 107, 35 (TC)
Ascent: 3h40 from Valtournenche / 1h40 from Barmasse mountain hut
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: EAST 389071
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: NORTH 5084147

The bivouac was inaugurated in August 1955. It was dedicated to Duccio Manenti, a mountaineer from Turin who died in 1949 on the Rochefort ridge.

NOTES: the bivouac is no longer used given the close proximity of the Perucca-Vuillermoz refuge, although the area where it is located is very attractive

Access:
Starting from Piazza Carrel in Valtournenche , cross the Regional Road 46 near the pharmacy and take itinerary n°6A that goes down as far as the Valmartin bridge then up the municipal road to Valmartin.
From the village take path AV1 (Alta Via n.1) which goes through Promoron where you can see the buildings of the former pumping station and continues winding as far as the pasture homes of Falegnon. Then the trail goes into the Cignana valley heading for the dam. Turn left to reach Barmasse mountain hut otherwise to go to the bivouac keep to the right along the dirt road (N° 107) coming from the Cignana Dam and walk along the lake to reach the Cignana pasture homes.
At the bifurcation ignore the right branch leading to Finestra di Cignana and take the left-hand trail N° 35 or TC (Tour del Cervino) that heads up the slope under the Mont Rous with some difficult passages and then enters the valley.
Cross the river coming down from the Gran Lago and head to the left leaving below the Lago del Piano Superiore in order to face the last steep slope that leads to the Manenti Bivouac on the shores of the Balanselmo Lake.
To reach Perucca Vuillermoz mountain hut and the Mont Dragon Lake continue up the slope for about half an hour.
It’s also possible to reach the Manenti Bivouc leaving from Perrère. Take path Nr. 35 that goes up through the Finestra di Cignana Pass in 3h35.

Equipment: mattresses, blankets, pillows.

There are 2 outdoor bowling greens.
They are open only in summer.
Reservation in advance is advisable.

They are located in Carrel square.
They are open only in summer.
Outdoor bowls.

The gym has internal dimensions of 19m x 35m with a minimum height of 7 meters and a total surface of 650 square meters and is equipped for you to play volleyball, basketball, tennis and five-a-side soccer. It is also endowed with an artificial climbing wall of about 150 square meters with a height of 7 meters. The gym has a section for the public with bleachers for about 120 sitting places.
Reservations are required.

There are two outdoor five-a-side football pitches, in synthetic grass: one measures 48 X 27 meters (for 7-a-side football), while the other measures 30 X 20 meters (for five-a-side football) and is illuminated.
There is the possibility to practice five-a-side football during the winter season inside the Oasi Association Sports Center Gym.
BOOKING IN ADVANCE IS APPRECIATED!

The field, uncovered and in synthetic grass, is located in Maen. It is equipped with 2 changing rooms, a grandstand for the public with about 250 seats and a lighting system for night use.
Regular 9-player court.
Reservation recommended.

Soccer Billiards: the new thing for summer 2024 to challenge your friends!

Monday to Saturday. And also Sunday 3-11-18 August.

The basket/volley field is on the outside and the grass is synthetic.
There is the possibility to practice volleyball also inside the sports center gym.
Booking in advance is appreciated.

Basketball court.

Until April 30th: Monday to Saturday, from 1pm to 8pm. Closed on Sundays.

Month of May: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from 1pm to 8pm.

The sports center, located in the town center, offers numerous sports possibilities and is equipped with:

• multipurpose gym (soccer, basketball, volleyball)
• indoor wall equipped for sport climbing
• swimming pool - sauna - turkish bath
• relaxation room - solarium.
• table tennis - bar

And in the summer there are also:

• outdoor tennis court with synthetic grass
• 9-hole mini golf course

September, October, November 2024: Tuesday and Friday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Il centro sportivo è situato nel complesso del soggiorno alpino OASI (Ora Amici Sempre Insieme) in località Pecou-Maen.
Il centro è dotato di :
- palestra polivalente (tennis, calcetto, basket, volley, arrampicata sportiva);
- 2 campi da calcetto all’aperto in erba sintetica: uno misura 48 X 27 m e l’altro 30 X 20 m ed è illuminato;
- volley/basket all’aperto in erba sintetica;
- ping pong o tennis tavolo;
- 2 campi da bocce;
- 1 campo da tennis.

Il centro sportivo di Maen è dotato di:
Autopista per macchine elettriche per bambini - estate
Idromassaggio - inverno e estate
Minigolf su tavolo - estate
Mini palestra - inverno e estate
Noleggio motoslitte - inverno
Noleggio mountain-bike - estate
Ping pong - estate
Pista (150 m) e noleggio bob e slittini - inverno
Pista naturale per pattinaggio su ghiaccio - inverno
Pista per pattinaggio a rotelle - estate
Sauna - inverno e estate
Solarium trifacciale - inverno e estate
Tennis in terra rossa - estate

IL CENTRO E’ MOMENTANEAMENTE CHIUSO PER RISTRUTTURAZIONE.

The basket/volley field is on the outside and the grass is synthetic.
There is the possibility to practice volleyball also inside the sports center gym.
Booking in advance is appreciated.

Volleyball court.

From June 14th: Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 8pm. Closed on Sunday.

The cabin starts from Valtournenche and arrives at Loc. Salette at an altitude of 2,245 m.

It’s open both in Summer and Winter to pedestrians and skiers.

At Salette  there  is a well-equipped children’s playground that allows maximum fun for children, giving adults the right relaxation pampered by the sparkling air of two thousand meters, in front of the Grandes Murailles and with a magnificent view of the valley.

There are two restaurants within walking distance of the arrival of the cabin. Another restaurant is 20 minutes walk along the path n. 23 (on request  they can do transport service)

Departure:  Valtournenche - Loc. Plan de La  Glaea 1.524 m
Arrival: Loc. Salette  2.245 m

The gym is gummed and measures 36 X 16 meters.
It is equipped with body-building machines and there is a climbing wall. It is a multifunctional facility where you can play five-a-side soccer, basket, volley and tennis.
Booking in advance is appreciated.

Weight room with machines and free weights (barbells and dumbbells).
Cardio zone with spinning bike, step and elliptical.

A small but well-equipped playground on the snow, located at the arrival of the Valtournenche – Salette cable car, at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, overlooking the mountain ridge of the Grandes Murailles.

The park has been designed for children under the age of 8 and is equipped with:

• 2 treadmills
• Silhouettes
• Tunnel
• Bows
• Inflatable
• Carousel carousel
• Bobsled run

The cost of the park is € 8,00.

The opening of the park follows that of the cable car , from 10.00 to 16.00.

Two refreshment points within walking distance , with a large solarium and deck chairs, satisfy the desire for some typical dish and warm the heart with a good hot chocolate.

The Sports Center of Valtournenche, in addition to the numerous activities offered, is also equipped with a climbing wall suitable for all those who want to learn and practice in a protected environment, acquire awareness of the body and its movement and develop motor coordination.

The climbing structure is indoor, ideal for training during the long winter. Routes from 5 to 7 b+
The only equipment you will need are climbing shoes and a harness (also available for hire).

For children and beginners introductory climbing courses are organized with 3 assisted ascents and simulation of climbing the “Matterhorn” fixed ropes at a cost of € 10.00.

The climbing lessons with the UIAGM Mountain Guide costs €50.00 per hour.

Indoor climbing is available from December 3th 2024 on the following days:

• Tuesday and Saturday: 19.00-22.00

The courses are organized by the Matterhorn Guides in collaboration with the Club des Sports.

The free excursion piste « Tour di Mande », not controlled, bordered and arranged, leaves from the arrival station of the Valtournenche-Salette cable car (2.281 m). It can be covered on foot or with snow rackets. There are loops of 4, 5 and 7 km in front of the enchanting panorama of the Grandes Murailles.

Altitude 1530 m o.s.l.
Distance from Aosta 45 km
Owner public
Lenghth of route 1000 m.
Number of stops 16
Vegetation mixed woodland with broad-leaved trees and typical conifers from mountain plateaus and sheltered wet areas with a prevalence
of Larch and white Alder and the occasional Fir, Mountain Maple and Mountain Ash.
Location it is easy to get to from Valtournenche by taking the road leading to Crepin.

Altitude 1310 m 
Distance from Aosta 39 km
Lenghth of route 900 m.
Number of stops 14
Vegetation mixed woodland consisting of mature Fir and Larch. There are occasional Scottish pine and Stone pine. The hardwood consists of Birch, Maple and Ash. Along the stream and marchy areas can be found Alder and Willow. Undergrowth: Fern, Elder, Blueberry, Dog-rose and Raspberry.
Location Maen village

The equipped fitness route, which is divided into 14 stages, can be reached by following the Valtournenche regional road up to the Maen hamlet.

The route is flat and runs almost entirely along the shores of the lake, which is also a fishing reserve. It is also possible to travel along it in a wheelchair while in the nearby playground area there is a toilet accessible to people with motor disabilities.

It is possible to stop at one of the picnic tables located along the lake on the road side.

Open untill 14th October 2024

Riserva turistica del Consorzio Pesca: Marmore stream: from the Ussin hydroelectric dam (in Maen), Valtournenche.

Fishing is permitted seven days a week in the game fisheries managed by the fishing consortium.

Information on season dates, costs and permit issue locations: Consorzio Regionale Pesca.

The pool, 25 X 10 meters, is endowed with 5 lanes and has a depth ranging from 120 to 180 centimeters.
The center is also endowed with 2 saunas, a Turkish bath, relax room and solarium.
New weight room equipped with treadmill, exercise bike, step, spinning bike and weight machines.

Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt ski area

Looking onto the Matterhorn, at the foot of the magnificent Grandes Murailles, chain, Valtournenche (1620 m) links up with the Cime Bianche pass to the Breuil-Cervinia and Zermatt ski areas.
The area offers 54 km of runs suitable for both beginners and more experienced skiers.
The area is served by a 12-person gondola lift (carrying capacity 2400 p/h) that leaves from 3 large, convenient car parks.
25 km of slopes with programmed high-pressure snow cover allow for skiing on all the runs in the area.

54 km of slopes: 17 km easy - 35km medium - 2 km difficult
1 gondola lift - 4 chairlifts - 1 skilifts - 3 magic carpets

Winter 2024/2025

• opening from 30th November to 27th April 2025

On the Champlève plateau, 4 km from the centre of Valtournenche, in the direction of Cheneil, there are different loops: 1 km for beginners, a second loop of 3 km medium , a third one of 2 km medium difficulty. The place is sunny and quiet and very panoramic on the Grandes Murailles and the mountains in the surrounding.
The access to the tracks is located near to Bar “ Lo Baraquién”.

At Champlève ( 1.840 m.)
1 km loop - easy
3 km - medium
2 km - medium - difficult

Tour de Mande ski touring trail. Arrival station of the gondola lift, with 3 and 7 km loops (free).

Tickets’sale at Bar at Champlève.
Rental ski equipment in the village at Pellissier Sport Shop.

Consult  the snow report to find out which cross-country trails are open.

I “palet” come lo “tzan” ed il “fiolet” sono sport popolari che fanno parte della tradizione e della ultura della Valle d’Aosta e contano di parrecchi appassionati.

I campi di palet sono situati in Frazione Cretaz.(vicino alla trattoria Gaspard) e in Loc. Maen (vicino al Lago)

lo “tzan” come i “palet” ed il “fiolet” sono sport popolari che fanno parte della tradizione e della ultura della Valle d’Aosta e contano di parrecchi appassionati.

I campi di tsan sono situati in località Maen e Champlève.

The field is outdoor and in synthetic grass.
Its management is entrusted to the multifunctional municipal sports center.
There are 2 changing rooms, a tribune for the public with about 250 seats, and an illumination plant for the nighttime use.
It is also possible to practice tennis inside the gym of the sports center.

The field is outdoor, in red ground, and lit up.
Rackets at disposal.
The period of activity could slightly change; call the center.
It is open only in summer.

Reservation is welcome.

1 outdoor tennis court.

Reservation is welcome.

There are two outdoor tables.
Rackets available
Reservation in advance

There are 2 tables available.
Rackets are supplied.
The period of activity could vary slightly; therefore, we advise you to directly contact the center.

There is one ping pong table available during summertime