Chambave Among Vineyards, History and Trails

Chambave Between Winegrowing and History

Chambave brings together winegrowing, local history and trails. From the surrounding slopes, vineyards encircle the inhabited centre of Chambave. Winegrowing has been favoured since antiquity by a low-precipitation microclimate and is considered one of the area’s greatest local resources. For your travel planning, this makes Chambave a place whose character is closely connected with its landscape and wine.

Historic Centre and Sacred Art

The historic centre of Chambave contains several buildings dating from the 16th century. The parish church of San Lorenzo stands on Romanesque remains. The Museo parrocchiale di Chambave houses 25 objects, including twelve statues, five goldsmith’s works and three paintings. Those interested in art, religious artefacts and the development of historic town centres will find several specific points of interest in one place.

Wine and a Fixed Date in the Annual Calendar

La Crotta di Vegneron produces Chambave Muscat, a DOC white wine. Féta di Resén takes place every year on the last weekend of September. Winegrowing and the event therefore offer different focal points: the wine represents the local resource and its long development, while the September date creates a clear link to personal travel planning.

Trails with Different Routes

The Chambave health trail connects the hamlet of Epiney with the settlement of Tsan Fromenté and is just under two kilometres long. The walking route from Chambave to Castello di Cly begins in the Borgo di Chambave and ends at Castello di Cly in Saint-Denis. The two routes therefore describe different spatial connections: the health trail connects the hamlet of Epiney with the settlement of Tsan Fromenté over a distance of just under two kilometres, while the second route connects Chambave with a destination in Saint-Denis. This distinction may be helpful when you want to organise your days according to proximity to places or around a specific destination.

Castles, Peaks and the Wider Surrounding Area

Castello di Fenis is a castle in the immediate vicinity of Chambave. Castello di Ussel and Castello di Chenal are castles in the area surrounding Chambave. Saint Evence is also a peak in the immediate vicinity. Cima Longhede, Monte Barbeston and Becca d'Aver are mountains in the area surrounding Chambave. The wider regional area also includes Roncas Palace, a palace.

Bus Connection and Choice of Accommodation

Chambave can be reached by the “Pont-Saint-Martin – Aosta” bus line. If you are looking for accommodation in Chambave, you can base your choice of location on the specific focus of your stay: the vineyards and winegrowing, the historic centre with its buildings, San Lorenzo and the Museo parrocchiale di Chambave, or the two different trails. This keeps your choice of hotel connected to the actual characteristics of the town, without deriving specific properties of individual establishments from them.

Other places: Ayas, Émarèse, Challand-Saint-Anselme, Valgrisenche, Lignan, Saint Pierre, Quart, Morgex

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