Unité des Communes Évançon Montjovet

Montjovet, a charming village with a rich past, stands in the Aosta Valley as a witness to ancient events and fascinating legends.
Its origins date back to Neolithic times, as evidenced by archaeological finds from the period, but it was during the Middle Ages that it experienced a period of great prosperity thanks to the gabelle imposed on those who passed through this obligatory crossing point between the lower and middle Aosta Valley.
Today, the charming medieval houses with beautiful stone portals and windows still tell of the glory of those times.   A work that has marked the history of Montjovet is the “Mongiovetta,” the road ordered by King Charles Emmanuel III in 1771 to facilitate transit and trade to nearby Saint-Vincent.
A commemorative plaque testifies to the importance of this road, which still connects the two places today.   Montjovet’s uniqueness lies in its more than fifty villages, the majority of which are still inhabited, making it the most village-rich municipality in the entire region.

Montjovet offers visitors a unique cultural heritage.
Highlights include the ruins of the Saint-Germain castle, while the trail to Chenal leads to the remains of the castle of the same name and striking rock carvings.   Nature in Montjovet The hilly landscapes surrounding Montjovet provide an experience immersed in nature.
Definitely to be counted among the best natural spectacles of the place is the Villa Lake nature reserve, characterized by fascinating and precious flora.   Among the characteristic vineyards, known for the fine D.O.C. wine, one can take pleasant walks through woods and chestnut groves, following the ancient irrigation canals called “ru.”