Jovençan Ru d’Arbérioz

Ru d’Arbérioz is a flat trail of about 6 km, to be done by bicycle, on foot or on horseback, that follows the route of an old irrigation canal between the municipalities of Aymavilles and Jovençan.
Along the way, you can admire the castle of Aymavilles, the castle of Sarre, the castle of Saint-Pierre, and the Côte de Gargantua nature reserve.
How to get to Ru d’Arbérioz Inside, there is a fine 18th-century painting depicting the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian and an exceptional ex-voto painting from 1704, celebrating the salvation of the village of Courmayeur from the French invasionIn the chapel to the left of the choir, an inscription recalls the stay in Courmayeur in 1930 of Prince Umberto of Savoy and Princess Maria José, on their honeymoon.
The bell tower, of uncertain age but dating from the 11th or 12th century, is a unique example in the Aosta Valley.
The spire, reworked later, resembles a tiara, perhaps in homage to the popes of Avignon.
With seven bells from different periods, the bell tower is a distinctive feature of the church. To reach the starting point of the route, you need to go to Jovençan and follow the signs to the church.
Leave your car in the parking lot in front of the church in Frazione Les Adam and take the mule track marked 2A that is on the left of the Maison des anciens rémèdes, a center dedicated to the ancient healing remedies of alpine herbs.
What to see in Ru d’Arbérioz The ru d’Arbérioz itinerary offers you the chance to see some of the most beautiful castles in the Aosta Valley, such as the castle of Aymavilles, which dates back to the 12th century and has four cylindrical corner towers; the castle of Sarre, which was the summer residence of the kings of Italy during the Alpine hunt; and the castle of Saint-Pierre, which houses the regional natural science museum.
You can also discover the Côte de Gargantua nature reserve, a protected area that preserves a geological, botanical and wildlife heritage of great interest.
Useful information about Ru d’Arbérioz The ru d’Arbérioz route is suitable for everyone and can be walked in all seasons.
The estimated walking time is about 3 hours.
The elevation gain is 292 meters.
The trail is well marked with the numbers 2A, 3, Balteo Path and 1.
Inside, there is a fine 18th-century painting depicting the martyrdom of St. Sebastian and an exceptional ex-voto painting from 1704, celebrating the salvation of the village of Courmayeur from French invasionIn the chapel to the left of the chancel, an inscription recalls the stay in Courmayeur in 1930 of Prince Umberto of Savoy and Princess Maria José, on their honeymoon.
The bell tower, of uncertain age but dating from the 11th or 12th century, is a unique example in the Aosta Valley.
The spire, reworked later, resembles a tiara, perhaps in homage to the popes of Avignon.
With seven bells from different periods, the bell tower is a distinctive feature of the church.