Sport: Champoluc/Ayas/Antagnod

Champoluc Driving Park is an ice rink where driving courses are organized for individuals and companies.
It is possible to rent suitably studded karts and the ice rink can also be rented by private users and car manufacturers.

Only the cars accordant with the code of the road are accepted in the area.

The ice rink is open during the winter season, every day from 9am to 6pm

To check availability, have a look at the calendar on the website.

An unforgettable experience to do with family, friends or collegues with ecologic paint in an always an up-to-date background with:

• trenches
• small towers
• nature shelters and not

Different are the manners of games: Green Inferno, Sudden Death, Iron Tommino and Apocalypse Now.

Minimum age: 12 years old

Included in the price: introduction to the art of paint war, bullet-proof suit, helmet, pistols, protections and 140 shots.

Yoga classes for adults and children.
The yoga of the five Tibetan rites in shelter, yoga kids, hatha yoga, yoga rest, yoga nigh, yoga dance, raja yoga, biowarm yoga, trekking yoga. To stay informed about all the initiatives, courses and activities, join the whatsapp group: +39. 347 0006711

In the typical saloon “Branco Selvaggio”, everything is inspired by America. You can enjoy a Guinness or drink beer or whiskey, the best brands, often listening to music or enjoying the big screen. Here you can relax and practice snooker and darts.

Altitude: 2,860 m
Location: Palon de Tsère
Sleeping places: 9
Open: always open
Difficulty: EE
Trail sign: 7, 6, 6C
Ascent: 3h30 from Saint-Jacques
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: EAST 400507
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: NORTH 5083890

Access:
Start from the hamlet of Saint-Jacques and follow the path along the Evançon river until you come to the town of Blanchard. From here, take the mule track that leads to the upper pass of the Cime Bianche. After going through the forest you will come to the Fiery plain, go through the village of the same name and carry on along the path until you come to the Alp Ventina.
Go past the pastures and carry on upwards until you come to the chalets at Varda and along the bottom of the valley you will come to the Alp Mase. Once here, leave the path for the upper pass of the Cime Bianche and head right in order to cross a small valley. Carry on keeping to the right then turn left in the direction of a stony, steep pass that leads to the bivouac.

Equipement: matresses, pillows, blankets, table, pots.
Water is available in the surrondings except in particularly dry seasons.

Altitude: 3,750 m
Location: Rocce Nere (Ayas)
Sleeping places: 6
Open: always open
Difficulty: F - glacier
Trail sign: no
Ascent: 1h30 from the Guide Val d’Ayas refuge
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: EAST 404784
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: NORTH 5087178

The old bivouac, inaugurated in 1961, was replaced in 1995 and it is dedicated to the mountaineers Giorgio Rossi and Cesare Volante, who died in 1963 in Nepal. The bivouac was renovated in 2022.

Equipment: matresses, pillows, blankets, table, melting water.

At the entrance to the Villy park in Champoluc, there is an uncovered earth bowls court.
There is no possibility of renting bowls.

In the beautiful Ville Rivetti’s park, in Antagnod, there is a bowl green, open land, with lighting and free access.
There is no possibility to rent the bowls.

Side football - Football 5 A
Synthetic field

Regulatory football field. It is located along the pedestrian promenade that runs along the river Evançon. Field lighting system. Reservations required.

2 padel camps

1 basket camp

Changing room

Pian Villy is a picnic area equipped to offer tables and grills for barbecues. The area also has a volleyball court, a soccer field, a paint ball court, a sunbathing area with longers and a kiosk.
The Villy Bike Park offers the oppotunity for lovers of biking to engage in a pump-track. Mini-park with trampolines and inflatables for children from 4 to 10 years old and bowls pitch.

Opening period: from 1st June to 31st October 2024

The Golf Val d’Ayas is located in Champoluc near the Monterosaterme spa.

The driving range is located in the Villa Sem Benelli area (right bank of the Evançon river). It is made up of 8 stations and a total length of 230 m.

The 9 holes Pitch & putt are located on the opposite bank of the river (upstream of the Villy green area) where there is the wooden house for the secretariat, a putting green and the start of hole 1.

Timetables: 9.30am-7pm

• Practice course open 

In August possibility of having guided lessons with federal teacher.

Alpe Ciarcerio - Alpe Mandria Chairlift

Departure: Alpe Ciarcerio (1.981 m)
Arrival: Alpe Mandria (2.271 m)

Chairlift opened in Summer and Winter.

Boudin chairlift

Departure: Antagnod (1.734 m)
Arrival: 1.885 m

Pian Pera chairlift

Departure: Antagnod (1.734 m)
Arrival: Pian Pera (2.307 m)

Open in winter

Alpe Forca - Colle Bettaforca Chairlift

Departure: Alpe Forca (2.297 m)
Arrival: Colle Bettaforca (2.727 m)

Chairlift open both in Summer and Winter.

Crest is an excellent starting point for many activities at high altitude.

By the cable car Champoluc - Crest you can reach a delightful village Walser at an altitude of 1,980 meters: from here you can spend a nice day hiking, mountain biking or relaxing and enjoying typical flavors in the refreshments at high altitude.

Departure: Champoluc (1.587 m)
Arrival: Crest (1.980 m)

Times

The cabin from Crest  gets to Alpe Ostafa at 2.427 m. for many excursions, during the Summer,  on foot.

Departure: Crest (1.977 m)
Arrival: Alpe Ostafa III (2.427 m)

Cablecar open in Summer and Winter.

Frachey - Alpe Ciarcerio funicular

Departure: Champoluc, Frachey (1.617 m)
Arrival: Alpe Ciarcerio (1.981 m)

Funicular open in Winter and in Summer.

Barmasc is a small hamlet situated 2000 metres above sea level, 3 Km from Antagnod.

The Green Valley stables organises horse riding lessons and excursions, ponies available, pension for horses.
Summer camps are organised for children from 5 years old.

Spoken languages: Italian, French, English, Spanish

Equestrian tour guide: Sara Commod

A weight room in a large space dedicated and equipped with the best cardiovascular and strength machines Technogym. The isotonic equipment is composed by :Horizontal Bench Press, Adjustable Bench, Scott Bench, Chest Press, Shoulder Press, Lat Machine, Low Row, Lower Back Bench, Multipower, Abductor, Adductor, Leg Curl e Leg Extension; and the cardiovascular machines are: Cardio Wave, Step, Bike, Recline e Run.

A small and well-equipped area, suitable for doing weights, boxe, sit-ups, circuits and much more. Private training sessions can be booked.

Acrobatic course where you can spend some time immersed in the nature in complete security. The structure is accessible to persons with disabilities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bar and solarium.
There are routes for all levels.

In the park there are 2 routes:
Blue: 9 activities for children from 5 years old and preparatory.
Green: 22 businesses aged 10 and over.

Hours and openings to the public:

• Summer - from 10am to sunset
  
• Open on weekends in June and July, always open in August
• In other seasons by reservation only

The Baby Snow Park at Antagnod is equipped with games, inflatables and two side-by-side treadmills, one dedicated to skiing and the other accessible to young guests who want to play in the snow.
Accessible without lifts, it is located on the road to Barmasc.

Snow conditions permitting, it is open every day. The rules of use are indicated here.

The snow park located at the arrival of the Champoluc-Crest gondola includes a fun sliding area equipped with a comfortable treadmill that allows you to go down the snowy slope with bobs and sleds.

The sliding equipment is available free of charge while stocks last.

The treadmill and its slope are reserved for use with bobsleighs, toboggans, etc., whether owned or hired.

Open during the ski season, its use rules are indicated here.

The climbing wall offers more than 35 routes, ranging from the fourth to the eighth grade, including the chance to try bouldering.
For expert climber or neophyte, the campZero climbing wall is the right place for training, also. Climbing lessons on reservation.

The path runs alongside the village of Champoluc and reaches the hamlet of Frachey. The route is wide and flat, illuminated and approximately 3 km long.
In the most evocative corners of the forest there are various wooden statues, created by the most famous Aosta Valley artists on the occasion of the crafts week.

• The pedestrian road links the hamlet of Crest with the village of Soussun.
• The hamlet of Crest can be reached by cable car.
• Round trip of 4 km.

The recreational fishing lake is in Amponey, coming from Verrès, 1 kilometre before you reach the town of Champoluc on the right.
No fishing license required.
Catch is paid.
It is possible to hire the equipment on the spot.

With a length of 25 meters, designed to satisfy swimmers and guests looking for relaxation, the Aethos Monterosa pool offers a serene and sophisticated environment.

Let yourself be surrounded by tranquility and enjoy our 3-lane semi-Olympic swimming pool, it is the perfect setting to combine fitness and relaxation, 
giving anyone who accesses moments of pure well-being in an unparalleled context

In the Ayas Valley, at the foot of Monte Rosa, in front of one of the most majestic glaciers of the Alps and along the limpid Evançon river, stands the modern Monterosa.

The wellness area includes finnish sauna, bio sauna, Turkish bath, Thalasso bath, reaction tanks, emotional showers, hydromassage bath and relax area.

The beauty area offers specialized beauty programmes, regenerating and anti-age treatments.

The pools area has a 25 metre pool available for free swimming, a children’s pool, a saline bath, Jacuzzi with sun beds and an enchanting view on the Monte Rosa glacier.

The bar area offers a “light” salad bar .

A multipurpose area used for hosting events, conventions and shows is also available in the facility.

Opening times:
Monday - Thursday: from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. evening 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. evening 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: from 09:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

opening hours subject to possible variations

Antagnod offers all the charm of mountain hamlets with its ancient buildings, the magnificent church with an altar from the Baroque era and the splendid views that can be admired by venturing through the narrow streets that wind around among the houses. Antagnod enjoys a privileged position: from its 1,710 meters of altitude, it dominates the other hamlets of Alta Val d’Ayas and boasts an exposure to the sun that makes the village a destination to be visited all year round. The slopes of the Antagnod area guarantee fun for the whole family, from the baby snow park devoted to the little ones on up to the high technical-level slopes, approved at an international level.

Antagnod ski resort:

11 km of runs

7 slopes: 4 blue - 2 red - 1 black

4 lifts: 2 chairlifts + 2 tapis roulants

Winter 2024/2025

• open 7-8-14-15 December 2024 and daily from 21st December 2024 to 16th March 2025 and on week-ends 22nd and 23rd March 2025

Monterosa Ski links three alpine valleys into a single ski area, in the sight of the Monte Rosa massif and the Mont Avic nature park between the Valle d’Aosta and Piemonte regions. It has always been popular with the most demanding skiers thanks to the carefully maintained runs and the superb technological standards of the lifts. 100 kilometres of runs and 8 alpine towns and villages (Antagnod, Alagna, Alpe di Mera, Brusson Estoul Palasinaz, Champoluc-Frachey, Champorcher, Gressoney-La-Trinité, Gressoney-Saint-Jean) that can be accessed with just one ticket and that link the valleys, equipped with 765 artificial snow cover points, thus offering skiers around 100 km of runs even when snow is scarce.

Champoluc-Frachey: the Champoluc ski area is part of the Monterosa circuit. A number of runs of varying difficulty cross its slopes, allowing all kinds of skiers to find what they are looking for here, from beginners to experts. Champoluc and Frachey are the departure points for an enchanting route that takes visitors on skis right to Gressoney and Alagna, in the other two valleys that complete the Monterosa Ski area. Its numerous, ultra-modern lifts lead up to the 2727 metre altitude of the Bettaforca Pass, where they link up with those of the Gressoney Valley. From the Crest (1935 metres), the lifts head on up to Monte Sarezza, (2820 m). The runs are equipped with a modern artificial snow cover system that allows for skiing all through the winter right on until late spring.

Champoluc ski resort:

27 km of runs

18 slopes, 4 blue - 14 red

10 lifts: 2 cableways: 4 chairlifts - 1 funicular - 3 magic carpets

Winter 2024/2025

• Open from 6th December 2024 to 21st April 2025

Routes of varying difficulty to discover the most unspoilt corners of the mountains and enjoy a pleasant day out in contact with nature. All the runs are similar in terms of difficulty, featuring flat stretches, attractive medium-difficulty descents, the occasional brief but more challenging descent and of course a few climbs, none of them difficult.
The Villy loop starts out from the Champoluc parking area, the Varasc loop at the beginning of the village.
The Periasc runs are organised into 4 loops of different lengths, with the two shorter ones forming part of the larger loop. The trails run from Periasc to the snowfields around Corbet, a little further down. From the route, in a wide open and therefore fairly sunny area of the valley, there are fine views of the peaks that separate the Val d’Ayas from the Valtournanche, of the Monte Rosa range, and to the south east, out towards the Dames de Challand.

Champoluc (1564 m.)

• 2,2 km loop Varasc Amponey - easy
• 4, 4km loop Varasc Pilaz - medium
• 5 km loop Varasc Periasc - medium

Periasc (1503 m.)

• 2 km loop Meytere - easy
• 3 km loop Le Cornu - easy
• 5 km loop Corbet - medium
• 7,5 km loop La Rovena medium

The run starts out from the cross country ski centre/ski school in Periasc.
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Tickets: daily tickets sold at Cross Country Centre in Periasc.

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

Tennis court renovated in 2023, in concrete, in the Frachey area - Hotel Le Campagnol.Possibility of private lessons with a teacher

Synthetic field.

Possibility to use also for football 5 people

Ping pong table outside the Bar Sporting

Individual lessons