Sport: Chamois

The Buisson - Chamois cableway connects the thalweg with the Pearl of the Alps in the Matterhorn valley.

A climb of about 800 meters in altitude to get to this little paradise where cars are banned; there is no traffic here, there are no cars or mopeds, no noise, no smog, only clean air, a clear sky, woods and a wonderful atmosphere of nature, a mountain landscape that is still unspoiled and intact.

The cableway is open all year round, except for short maintenance periods.

Scheduled rides:
From 7am to 10.30pm, there is a ride every half hour and at the quarter of an hour with at least 15 people present.

During the high season and for special events there are extraordinary rides during the day.

Pets are welcome by cable car!

Just follow some simple travel rules:

• dogs, cats, birds, small rodents, small barnyard animals can be transported
• medium and large dogs must be guided with muzzle and leash
• small dogs can be carried with muzzle and leash or in a carrier

Are excluded from these obligations:

• trained dogs supplied to the Armed Forces, Police, Civil Protection and Fire Department
• trained accompanying dogs, such as guide dogs, for blind or visually impaired people, which are allowed in the car, free of charge, even without a muzzle.

The muzzle is on sale at € 5.00 at the ticket office.

For information on parking please consult the following link: https:///chamoisservizi.it/index.php/it/parcheggio

Two-paragliding flights accompanied by qualified and certified pilots from the Aeroclub of Italy, which have years of experience and thousands of flight hours in both two-seater and single flight.

The ways to do sports on and off the snow are increasingly numerous and exciting. The paragliding flight in the Matterhorn valley is unforgettable, to be tried in complete safety with expert instructors. 

Classic flight, gliding flight, thermal flight, evening flight are just some of the proposals. Possibility of making flights even in summer, in various locations in the Matterhorn Valley and the Aosta Valley.

A tandem flight with a paraglider allows you to experience a unique emotion. Trust the experience of your instructor and abandon yourself to the feeling of absolute freedom.

Fans de Sport has a certified paragliding school that can introduce you to flying and prepare you to take the state exam to obtain the patent.

In Breuil-Cervinia, during the winter season, flights are normally carried out from the arrival station of the Pancheron chairlift above Plan Maison.

Don't miss the fabulous flight that takes off from La Magdeleine and lands in Antey-Saint-André, where there is an equipped landing area.

Takeoffs are also possible from Châtillon from Nissod hamlet (1,350 metres above sea level) and from Saint-Vincent, from  Salirod (1,000 metres).

During the summer season at Lake Lod you can organize a nice game of bocce.

The court, owned by the Lago Lod restaurant, is located behind the restaurant, adjacent to the departure station of the Lod-Teppe chair lift.

In the upper part of the village of Chamois it is possible to have fun with a football, a 7-a-side football field, ideal for tournaments and games among friends with the possibility of night lighting.

• 7-a-side football field
• Free
• Children play park

The chairlift starts from the village center of Chamois, a few steps from the arrival of the cablecar and it arrives at Lake Lod at 2049 m.

It is open both in Summer and in Winter for skiers and pedestrians.

Nearby  there is a picnic area, open during Summer some restaurants. Excellent views from Becca d'Aver to Château Des Dames, starting point for beautiful hikes at high altitude. 

Departure: Corgnolaz

Arrival: Lod

The two chairlifts from Lod to Teppa and Falinère are open in Winter for skiers and during Summer for pedestrians. 

The altitude reached is 2,470 m an exceptional panoramic point  of view on the Matterhorn and the surrounding peaks. This place is called Le Point Sublime. 

Departure: Lod

Arrival: Teppa ( intermediate stage) - Falinère

The snow-covered route is groomed across the entire width of the farm road, therefore clearly visible, and can also be followed without snowshoes. In case of snowfall it is advisable to check whether the route has been groomed and whether it is possible to walk on it with après-ski footwear.

From the arrival of the Chamois cable car, continue on the small road that passes under the Town Hall, cross the entire village, cross the bridge and continue to the right, on the flat walk that leads to the municipality of La Magdeleine for about 1 and a half km; at this point you will find a crossroads that allows you to reach Col Pilaz, where it is possible to rest on the "Big Bench", a large red bench.
From Col Pilaz continue to the left climbing slowly into the woods.
From the pass continue on the beaten track: you will pass near the Charrey lake, which may not be visible as it is covered by snow, immediately afterwards on the left you will find a mountain pasture. From here we continue to the Champlong mountain pastures and its lakes. From here the view is spectacular, the Matterhorn is clearly visible. The walk continues in a spacious clearing and then reaches a stretch of dense forest up to the Les Foressus mountain pasture.
From here the descent begins to the town of Chamois passing through Le Moulin of Crépin with two return options:

• pass Le Moulin of Crépin and continue along the stream until you reach the bridge that takes you back to Chamois
• once you reach Le Moulin of Crépin, cross the little bridge and continue to the hamlet of Crépin, then go down to Chamois village centre.

The track is also suitable for those who want to do ski mountaineering.

N.B. The route can also be followed starting from La Magdeleine:

At the first hairpin bend beyond the church of La Magdeleine, in the hamlet of Vieu, turn left, follow the signs for Chamois and continue until the road ends.
The car parks adjacent to the starting point of the path are subject to a fee: three blue columns are available for issuing tickets (coin or easypark app only): €6.00 from 8.00am  to 5.30pm.
Here the route is on a snowy road for about 20/30 minutes of quiet walking. At a certain point, near a curve, you continue slightly uphill on path no. 1A for about 20 minutes (section not groomed). If you wish, you can still continue on the road until the crossroads that indicate the descent towards Col Pilaz.

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The route is groomed across the entire width of the farm road, therefore clearly visible, and can also be followed without snowshoes. In the event of snowfall, it is advisable to check whether the route has been groomed and whether it is practicable with après-ski footwear. In certain periods, with the rise in temperatures and the re-freezing at night, crampons can be useful.

From the arrival of the Chamois cable car, continue on the road that passes under the Town Hall, cross the entire village, cross the bridge and continue to the right, on the easy walk that connects the village with La Magdeleine.
You will pass near the Trinity chapel and admire the characteristic village of Suisse from above.
The path ends shortly after the mountain pasture.

N.B. The route can also be followed starting from La Magdeleine towards Chamois:

At the first hairpin bend beyond the church of La Magdeleine, in the hamlet of Vieu, turn left, follow the signs for Chamois and continue until the road ends.
The car parks adjacent to the starting point of the path are subject to a fee: three blue columns are available for issuing tickets: € 6.00 from 8.00am  to 5.30pm.

In the Matterhorn Valley, 15 km from the Châtillon motorway exit, set within a grassy basin of the Valtournenche facing south, at an altitude of over 1800 m, sheltered from the winds and therefore with a temperate climate, lies Chamois (1815 m), the only municipality in Italy that cannot be reached by car. The only connection with the valley is a cableway (capacity 400 p/h) that departs from the hamlet of Buisson, near Antey-St-André. The journey is short, and will allow you to reach in no time the ski area that runs from an altitude of 1800 to 2500 metres. This ski area is designed to suit all kinds of skiers and snowboarders and is always kept in impeccable condition, with the aid of efficient programmed snow cover systems when necessary.
Two magic carpets, ideal for beginner skiers and snowboarders, offer everyone the chance to get up the slopes easily and to concentrate on the descent only. Other classic, unmissable options include the ski mountaineering trails that head towards Becca di Nana and Becca Trecaré, trips out on snow-shoes and the walking routes that run alongside paths that are also very popular in summer.

14 km of slopes: 3 easy - 6 medium
1 cableway - 3 chairlifts - 2 magic carpets

Winter 2024/2025

• Open on 30th November and 1st December, 7th and 8th December, 14th and 15th December and every day from 21st December to 6th April 2025

One peculiarity of Chamois is the presence of a small mountain airport, the first in Italy, situated in the hamlet of Suis, built in 1967.
It consists in a grass strip slanting towards the valley bottom, with a windsock and a small wood service building.

It stretches over an area of 12.000 square metres. It is open to small propeller airplanes and to those who want to savour the emotion of a paragliding or hang-gliding flight and occasionally to the helicopters of the emergency service, in case of inaccessiblity of the sports ground situated in the center.

Features

• Square 45° 50,037’ N - 7° 37,146’ E - 5.811 ft
• Head of the runway 45° 49,986’ N - 7° 36,954’ E - 5.710 ft
• Length of the strip 210 m.
• Orientation 027°
• Gradient 30m/101ft