Montjovet – Vineyards, Castles and Hiking Trails
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Montjovet among Vineyards, Forests and Chestnut Groves
The hilly landscape of Montjovet combines characteristic vineyards with walking paths through forests and chestnut groves. This provides a variety of landscapes for walks and hikes. The hike from Barmachande to Lago di Villa begins in the hamlet of Barmachande in Montjovet and leads via Chambis to the Lago di Villa nature reserve. The Il bosco di Arlaz hike leads into a spruce forest characterized by abundant spring blossoms. When planning a day of hiking, the spring blossoms in the Arlaz spruce forest can serve as a seasonal highlight. Rock carvings and cup marks can be found on the stone slabs of the mule track. For a day of hiking in Montjovet, the two routes can be planned differently: The route to Lago di Villa leads via Barmachande and Chambis to a nature reserve, while Il bosco di Arlaz focuses on the spruce forest and the abundant spring blossoms along this route.
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Mountains and Peaks around Montjovet
Several elevations complement the landscape. Monte Obré is a peak in the immediate vicinity of Montjovet. Mont Lyan is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Montjovet. Monte Barbeston is a mountain in the surrounding area of Montjovet. Becca di Torche is a peak in the surrounding area of Montjovet. The geographical references therefore range from the immediate vicinity to the wider area around Montjovet.
Castles in the Immediate Vicinity and Surrounding Area
Castello di Chenal is a castle in the immediate vicinity of Montjovet. Castello di Chenal was built no earlier than the 13th century and belonged to the lords of Montjovet. Castello di Saint-Germain is a castle in the immediate vicinity of Montjovet. Castello di Verrès is a castle in the immediate vicinity of Montjovet. Castello di Ussel is a castle in the surrounding area of Montjovet. The castles therefore represent several historical destinations around Montjovet, with the geographical classification distinguishing between the immediate vicinity and the surrounding area.
Parish Church and Mulino di Arlaz
The parish church Chiesa parrocchiale della NativitĂ di S. Maria was built around 1830 and consecrated on May 3, 1837. Mulino di Arlaz was restored after years of neglect. In addition to the castles, these two historic sites broaden the cultural perspective on Montjovet with a church and a restored destination.
The Mongiovetta Road and Saint-Vincent
The Mongiovetta road was built in 1771 to facilitate traffic and trade, and is still used today to reach nearby Saint-Vincent. This adds a historic transport route to the hikes and historic sites. Traffic and trade were the original purposes of the Mongiovetta; the present-day route to Saint-Vincent complements this historical use.
Further places for planning your trip include Bionaz, Verrand, Gaby, Charvensod, Saint Vincent, Chamois, Saint Pierre and Valpelline.
For the overarching travel overview: Aosta Valley.
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