Where to eat: Donnas, Fontainemore, Perloz
Osteria Mansio 1695
Restaurants - PerlozIn an ancient house from the 1600s, renovated with a combination of recovery and modernity, we offer a cuisine inspired by the territory, the place where we are and our origins. The fresh pasta is homemade, our dishes are cooked on a traditional wood stove and accompanied by naturally leavened breads and focaccias of our production.
"Cignas" picnic area - Donnas
Equipped picnic areas - DonnasVEGETATION
Wooded complex mainly composed of Chestnut with sporadic broad-leaved trees (Birch Hazelnut Goat Willow, Ash, Poplar and Cherry). Some isolated Larch specimens. Undergrowth composed of Berberis, Dog Rose and White Willow in shrub form.
HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by crossing the Dora Baltea River at the altitude of Donnas town along State Road 26.
AREA VIEW
From the district, located at the start of the central valley, you can look North-West to Bard Fortress, and in the direction of the mouth of Lys Valley to see the ancient Castellaccio in Pont-Saint-Martin.
EXCURSIONS
• Cross the mule track that departs from the Outrefer district to reach “I pian” lower valley pasture and continue onwards along the path leading to the Cormoney mountain pasture.
• Take the public road to the Les Donnes district and then the path leading to the Moja mountain pastures.
Mountain hut Alpe Bonze
Mountain huts - DonnasL'Alpe Bonze è raggiungibile unicamente a piedi con un sentiero di 2h che parte da località Visey (Donnas) e non presenta particolari difficoltà o zone esposte.
L'atmosfera accogliente e familiare, il contesto montano e la simpatia dei gestori vi faranno vivere emozioni indimenticabili sia se vorrete mangiare pranzo che se vorrete soggiornare. La cucina è semplice con materie prime di qualità prese da aziende agricole della vallata.
Possibilità di prendere il pranzo da asporto e mangiare sul prato.
Le Cœur du Pont Hotel Restaurant
Restaurants - DonnasLet yourself be pampered by the welcome of Mrs. Maria Lorena, chef and owner of this corner of sweet relaxation. The chef offers an à la carte menu and two tasting menus, made with fresh and seasonal products at 0 km. A journey that will make you discover, dish after dish, the ancient flavours of tradition through ancient family recipes.
Ristorante Lou Rosé
Restaurants - DonnasLa nostra cucina si basa su prodotti freschi e stagionali, rispettando il territorio e il lavoro dietro le materie prime. La sala è piccola ed accogliente e può contenere fino ad un massimo di 20 persone.
La Capricciosa
Restaurant Pizzeria - DonnasCozy pizzeria-restaurant, located along the national road 26, opposite the Donnas train station. In addition to the pizzas on the menu, it is possible to enjoy traditional cuisine.
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Farm restaurant Le Rocher fleuri
Farm restaurant - DonnasThe farmhouse Rocher Fleurì is situated on the hill, just 3 km from Donnas in a very quiet place, an excellent location for families with children, hikers and sports lovers.
The restaurant proposes typical dishes made with products from our farm that change with the seasons.
Il Grullaio
Diners / wine bars / pubs - DonnasThe name of the place comes from one of our wines produced in Palaia (Pisa) and which accompanies our dishes: tigelle, fried gnocco and Tuscan cold cuts. Happy hour appetizers.
Mon Bijou Hamburgher Restaurant
Diners / wine bars / pubs - DonnasHamburger with all ingredients at zero km., Arev certified meat, hamburgers with gluten-free bread, cutting boards and Aosta Valley dishes.
"Pian Coumarial" picnic area - Fontainemore
Equipped picnic areas - FontainemoreVEGETATION
Varied and composed of Beech, Red Spruce, Birch and some Larch specimens.
HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the Lys Valley regional road until you pass Fontainemore town. From here continue onwards until you reach the diversion on the River Lys, while following the directions for Coumarial.
AREA PANORAMA
In front of you, you can admire the Dames de Challand summits and, to the right, Mount Nery.
EXCURSIONS
• From the equipped area you can take excursions that lead to the Coda Refuge, Mount Mars and Vargno Lake.
• You can reach the itinerary of the Alta Via No. 1 which, leaving Donnas, travels the altitude of the side valleys to the left, up to Courmayeur.
Mountain Hut Restaurant Barma
Mountain huts - FontainemoreThe welcoming atmosphere of the house is fundamentally based on the quality of the cuisine. The restaurant offers dishes of national cuisine alternating with those of the Aosta Valley cuisine. Bread, pasta and desserts are homemade. Our meats are cooked using low temperature cooking technology. We use local products as much as possible.
Oropa Restaurant
Restaurants - FontainemoreOpened in 1976, the family has run this restaurant for 5 generations, always taking care of welcoming and catering to guests. Guests can enjoy typical traditional Valle d’Aosta dishes, as well as specialities created by the Chef. Highly recommended for those visiting the Mont Mars Park!
Ristoro Coumarial
Restaurants - FontainemoreLocal snack bar in a welcoming chalet immersed in greenery inside the Mont Mars Natural Reserve.
In winter you can rent snowshoes; in summer are rented e-bikes.
Farm restaurant Le Soleil
Farm restaurant - FontainemoreFor lovers of the mountains and tranquillity, at the foot of the Mont Mars Nature Reserve and the Coumarial cross-country track, in a building recovered with typical materials of the historical Aosta Valley building, we offer lunches, snacks and dinners with typical Aosta Valley dishes at 0 Km.