Challand-Saint-Anselme: Waterfall, Mining Trails and Culture
Accommodation in Challand-Saint-Anselme
Waterfall and Trails along the Rû d’Arlaz
The Cascata d'Arlaz is formed by the Rû d’Arlaz. Access to the Cascata d'Arlaz begins at the Orbeillaz car park and leads through a wooded area along the Rû d’Arlaz before the trail descends to the waterfall.
The trail from Orbeillaz towards Col d'Arlaz is suitable for mountain bikes and pushchairs. The route therefore connects an access point from Orbeillaz with a trail leading towards Col d'Arlaz.
Mining Trails around BĂ©chaz
The Miniera d'oro di Bechaz was a place where gold was sought in the Monte Rosa area. At the Miniera d'oro di Bechaz, you can explore the historic circular trail along old paths using information boards and maps. The Miniera d'oro di Bechaz can be reached by car as far as Arbaz and then via a mountain trail that takes approximately 50 minutes.
The Arbaz - Béchaz - Pra Boton route leads from an unpaved road above Arbaz to the mining area of Béchaz. The Col Tzecore-Testa Comagna route leads from Col Tzecore via trail 1C to the junction with trail 5 and then climbs along trail 5 to Testa Comagna. Col Tzecore connects Challand-Saint-Anselme with Emarèse.
The Tilly - Corvera hike leads from Tilly at an elevation of 875 m to Corvera at an elevation of 952 m. The route covers an elevation gain of 77 metres, is 773 metres long and takes 22 minutes in one direction. The Pésan - Ru Herbal - Viérin route initially runs from Pésan along a paved road and then along an unpaved road beside the Ru Herbal until it reaches a meadow landscape.
Chapels and Churches in the Districts
The Cappella di Sant'Anna was built shortly before the year 1500 as a cemetery chapel. The Cappella di Sant'Anna features depictions of the Last Judgment and the Triumph of Death.
The Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Anselmo in Quinçod was consecrated in 1762 on the site of an earlier chapel dedicated to the Madonna della Consolazione, San Valentino and Santa Barbara. The Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Anselmo is located in the Quinçod district.
Water, Mills and Black Bread
The water in Ruvère was used to operate mills for grinding grain. The water in Ruvère was also used to operate mills for producing walnut oil.
At the Festa del pane nero, traditional black breads are baked in October in the ovens of several villages in the Valle d’Aosta. This also includes the oven in the Tilly district.
Getting There
Challand-Saint-Anselme can be reached by the “Verrès – Saint-Jacques” bus route.
Further destinations in the Aosta Valley: Aosta, Breuil-Cervinia, Villeneuve, Saint-Rhémy-En-Bosses, Brusson, Gressoney-La-Trinité, Rhemes-Saint-Georges, Chamois.
To the higher-level travel overview: Aosta Valley.
