Where to sleep: Arnad, Challand-Saint-Victor, ** Valle d'Aosta **

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.

The “Au Coeur du Village” guest house is located in the medieval village of Arnad, near the historic complex of the Casaforte di Ville, known in the village as “la Tor dé L’Othà”, dating back to 1200.
The structure was created by recovering and enhancing some 17th-century buildings, and it is perfectly inserted in a corner of the rural territory of the Aosta Valley where ancient traditions and popular customs are still present.
Au coeur di Village consists of six newly built rooms, all different from each other, in which we have tried to recreate the atmosphere of traditional dwellings without forgetting modern comforts.

Domaine Valleise is located in the heart of Arnad, where vineyards stretch out at the foot of the mountains and the landscape alternates between deep silence and bright light. The old family building, now restored, retains the solidity of the original stones and the warmth of natural materials, integrated with contemporary comforts designed for a slow and harmonious stay.

The interiors of Domaine Valleise tell the story of the place through exposed beams, brick ceilings and restored details, in a balance that respects the rural identity of the structure. The five rooms — Matilde, Veronique, Celestina, Teresina and Luisa — reflect this authentic character combined with contemporary comfort. Matilde, the attic suite, offers a spacious area with exposed wooden ceilings and a bathroom equipped with a Jacuzzi whirlpool bath. Veronique and Celestina feature brick ceilings, a large terrace overlooking the Bard Fortress and a balcony overlooking 15,000 square metres of vineyards. Teresina and Luisa also feature brick ceilings and a large terrace furnished with sofas, ideal for relaxing outdoors. From each room, the view opens onto the vineyards surrounding the property, offering glimpses that change with the seasons: green rows in summer, golden hues in autumn, muffled quiet in winter.

Life in the village flows quietly, enveloping guests in an atmosphere of calm and authenticity. The terrace becomes a privileged space from which to observe the landscape, while tasting the estate's wines allows guests to discover the character of the territory through aromas and flavours. The surroundings invite exploration of nature, history and Alpine traditions, always with the possibility of returning to a place that preserves silence and beauty.

Domaine Valleise is both a starting point and a refuge: a place where hospitality takes the form of a simple, sincere experience deeply connected to the land that surrounds it.

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.

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).