Unité des Communes Mont-Cervin Antey-Saint-André

Since prehistoric times, Valtournenche has been a valley of passage.
The remains of a Roman burial ground have been found in this area, thus testifying to human presence in the area since the Neolithic period.
Unfortunately, however, there are very few traces left by the Roman people.
During the Middle Ages, we know that the undisputed protagonist of local history was the House of Challant, an aristocratic family from Valle d'Aosta that, on behalf of the Savoy family, had a strong influence on much of Valle d'Aosta, especially during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
Here, the Challant family was represented by the branch of the Lords of Cly.
Having become part of the Kingdom of Italy, from 1939 to 1946, the village underwent the Italianization of its name, which was changed to "Antei Sant'Andrea."
In Antey-Saint-André and in general in Valtournenche operated the partisan brigade "Marmore," commanded by Celestino Perron, known by the battle name "Tito," which took place during the last phase of World War II.
Valtournenche was the scene of several guerrilla actions and heavy German reprisals against both the civilian population and resistance fighters.
In October 1944, several men lost their lives during a fierce reprisal, including the young partisan Giorgio Ravaz.