Aymavilles: Church Art, Trails and the Dora Baltea

A museum tour of Castello di Aymavilles, the Saint-Léger church, trails through the forest and activities on the Dora Baltea give Aymavilles a varied profile. This range is complemented by castles, palaces and monuments in the surrounding area.

Castello di Aymavilles and Saint-Léger

Castello di Aymavilles features a museum tour with guided visits and multimedia installations. The tour extends across four levels, giving it a clear cultural focus.

The crypt of Saint-Léger is part of the church of the same name, which dates from the 18th century, and originates from the early Middle Ages. A particularly striking feature is the façade of Saint-Léger church, which is completely covered in frescoes.

Castello Reale di Sarre, a castle, is located near Aymavilles. Roncas Palace, a palace, and Criptoportico Forense, a monument, are also nearby. In the wider regional area around Aymavilles, you will also find Castello di Fenis, a castle. These destinations broaden the cultural scope of your trip with various forms of historic architecture.

Hiking, Forest and Water

The Aymavilles (Moulin)–Pont d'Ael hike is classified as E – Escursionistico, is 3.567 km long and has an elevation difference of 232 m. When comparing trails by length and elevation difference, this route provides a concrete basis for planning your personal day trip.

The Aymavilles–Turlin route follows the old path used by the farmers of Aymavilles to reach the alpine pastures. It remains a walking trail through the forest.

Hydrospeed, rafting, kayaking and canyoning are offered on the Dora Baltea in Aymavilles for adults and children. Thus, alongside hiking and walks, the local range of activities also includes various forms of water sports.

Mountains and Winemaking

Pointe de la Pierre, a mountain, is located near Aymavilles. Becca France and Pointe de Metz, both mountains, as well as Mont Greume, a summit, are also in the surrounding area.

Cave des Onze Communes includes a small museum dedicated to local winemaking. This focus adds another facet to your travel planning.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Travel Interests

When choosing a hotel or other accommodation in Aymavilles, you can first decide on the focus of your stay. For culturally oriented days, Saint-Léger, Castello di Aymavilles and the destinations in the nearby and wider regional area take center stage. Those planning outdoor activities can consider the hike to Pont d'Ael, the forest trail to Turlin or the activities offered on the Dora Baltea.

Discover More Places

Other destinations within the broader destination include Frachey, Pont-Saint-Martin, Ozein, Nus, Chef-lieu, Grand Brissogne, Valtournenche and Bionaz.

To the broader travel overview: Aosta Valley.