Where to sleep: Arnad, Challand-Saint-Victor

At the very beginning of the Val d'Aosta, the Armanac de Toubïe, a bar, restaurant, pizzeria and two star hotel, is within easy reach of Italy's principal, northern cities.
The warm atmosphere of the bar and restaurant derive from their rich, traditional and antique influence.
The hotel is run by its owners, who pay particular attention to the cuisine and specialise in both traditional Val d'Aosta and national Italian dishes. The restaurant is able to cater for touristic groups visiting the area.

A detached house with car-park. Sleeps two.

This facility is located in an old hill top village and is made from the remains of old buildings dating back to 1700. It has 5 bedrooms.
On the ground floor is the reception, a room for breakfasting and reading, a bar for local wine tasting, and a kitchen for use by the guests. Outside there are a solarium and relaxation area with wooden pergola shelters. In the area surrounding the Maison is rich in opportunities for sports activities, cultural trips to the numerous castles and exhibitions, visits to wine cellars, and enjoying excellent food.

Machaby Fort is a structure built on the ruins of a seventeenth century military fort, a building of historical interest brought back to life thanks to suitable renovation.
Cozy bedrooms, large conference and relaxation room, dining rooms with cafe service and kitchen paying great attention to local products.
From the large and convenient parking area, you can reach the Fort in 20 minutes via a comfortable walk along a picturesque mule trail.
Possibility of transportation for the disabled and accommodation in suitable rooms.
Given its strategic position on Machaby’s natural climbing gym, it is also home to a climbing training center for all ages. Multi-activity weeks for kids and weekend packages for adults.
In the surroundings: castles (Arnad, Verres, Issogne), Forte di Bard, Mont Avic Park, Champorcher ski resort, gastronomic specialties such as “Arnad lard”, typical salamis and cheeses.

The Maison d’Hotes Victoret is the ideal place to spend pleasant periods of relaxation.
It is located in the municipality of Challand Saint Victor, in the Sizan hamlet, at about 700 meters of altitude.
The facility has 3 rooms with different characteristics in order to satisfy the most diverse needs; tradition and comfort come together to offer guests an emotion-filled vacation.
Spending a few days of vacation at the Maison d’Hotes Victoret means being able to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere far away from traffic and surrounded by nature.
Easy walks will lead you to the discovery of Challand Saint Victor: the nature Reserve of Lake Villa, Isollaz waterfall, Ville castle, the Roman bridges, “ChallArt”, a trail that leads to Col d’Arlaz with works of Land art. ..The place is also an excellent departure point for splendid mountain bike and walking itineraries throughout Val d’Ayas.
In the immediate surroundings, there are the Verres and Issogne Castles and the Fort of Bard.
The activity of receiving tourists carried out by the Maison d’Hotes Victoret is integrated into the context of the Minuzzo Winery. During their stay, guests who so desire will have the opportunity to visit the vineyards, the cellar and taste the wines of the company.

The Bed & Breakfast is located in the Ayas Valley which is the ancient valley of the Counts of Challant.
In the natural setting of the valley you will find a mix of places and spots which ‘tell’ their story among nature and history … and you will have the pleasant experience, during trips and visits, to discover that the rocks become fairytale castles, wood is turned into pieces of art and that nature, which offers the most amazing wonders, ‘meets’ with culture and provides spectacles for the eyes to feast upon.
‘Sam Suffy’ has been recovered and restored while respecting local traditions and using local materials. It is located in a quiet area of the village of Challand Saint-Victor and it is the ideal spot for a relaxing stay.
Guests will find a traditional and comfortable ambiance.
Each of the five rooms has its own distinctive charm, due to the colour of the fabrics and the style of furnishings; each room has the name of a flower (Primula, Cyclamen, Gentian, Daffodil and Edelweiss).
A few kilometres away you will find history at Castle Verrès (5 km), the excitement of gambling at the Casino of the Saint-Vincent Valley (13 km) and ski lovers will find the ski resort of Monterosa Ski (22 km).