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"Roman" bridges
In the hamlet of Verval we can find two Medieval bridges, otherwise known as the Roman bridges that are worth visiting. They are both “humpback” bridges. They had a considerable impact…
Torre Bonot or Tour des Signaux
The tower, situated in the Bonod hamlet at an altitude of 744 m, can be reached on foot through a short path going from the hamlet of Isollaz.
Tall about twelve metres, cylindrical in for…
Villa Castle
This is the oldest manor belonging to the Challant noble family, one of the most important in Aosta Valley. It was built around the 10th century, but took its final form in th…
Isollaz Chapel
Located in the hamlet of Isollaz, it was built in 1859 half way over a bridge, as a testimony of the request for divine protection on a dangerous place of passage.
Oillon Chapel
Situated in the hamlet of the same name (1,169 metres a.s.l.), it dates back to 1747 and is dedicated to Saint Gratus. Its naivety makes for a suggestive sight.
Oratory of Saint-Maxime
Located in the hamlet of Tragnod, the chapel dates back to before the 15th century and is said to be the first church of Challand. According to tradition, the inhabitants of Issime, in the nearb…
Parish church of San Vittore
This parish is mentioned for the first time in the papal bull dated 5th April 1145 with which pope Eugene III took the canons of Saint-Gilles di Verrès under his protection.
The paris…
Targnod Chapel
La Cappella di Targnod è dedicata a Saint-Préjet (Proietto), soldato romano, fu compagno di martirio di san Maurizio e di san Vittore. Nel patois locale infatti “predzi” significa “parlare” e pe…
Villa Chapel
Costruita nel XVII secolo e poi completamente rifatta nel XIX mostra, sulla facciata,un affresco del 1872 del pittore Sogno. Vi appaiono la Vergine Addolorata e due angeli. All’interno, tela…
