Unité des Communes Évançon Challand-Saint-Anselme

Challand-Saint-Anselme: Historic Enchantment in the Val d’Ayas Discover Challand-Saint-Anselme, a picturesque Aosta Valley commune nestled in nature, with a rich history and fascinating traditions.
Challand-Saint-Anselme, located at an altitude of 1,030 meters in the Val d’Ayas and with 744 inhabitants, is a Valdostan commune that amazes with its natural landscapes and its deep history linked to the noble Challant family.
History and Culture This commune has a historical connection with the Valle d’Aosta lineage Challant, one of the most important in the Middle Ages.
Local legend tells of a hidden treasure, linked to the figure of an infernal black calf, who watches over it at the Arlaz waterfall.
Main Attractions Highlights include the Ruvère Mill, a renovated old mill, and the Sanctuary of Saint Anne, rebuilt in the late 1800s on the remains of a 17th-century chapel.
The parish church of Saint-Anselme, with its statue of the Black Madonna of Oropa, is another place of interest.
Nature and Sports Surrounded by high peaks such as Corno Bussola and Becca Torché, the area offers many historical and nature excursions.
For mountain bikers, there are trails that reach destinations over 2,000 meters.
In winter, it is possible to reach the resorts of Brusson and Champoluc, known for cross-country and downhill skiing.
Festivals and Traditions Local traditions include the Wood Fair, the black bread festival, and the re-enactment of ancient crafts and traditional recipes.
The “Fehta da tchivra” (Goat Festival) is another traditional event held in Quinçod.
Challand-Saint-Anselme is an ideal destination for those seeking the tranquility of the mountains and a dive into the history and traditions of Valle d’Aosta.
Visit Challand-Saint-Anselme for a unique experience among nature, history, and culture in the Aosta Valley.

Because of its proximity to other places of interest in Val d’Ayas, Challand-Saint-Anselme also allows its visitors to range over neighboring municipalities for winter sports and mountain trekking.
The walks available in the area are varied.
Interesting is the walk along the Ru d’Arlaz, which from Col d’Arlaz crosses the Arlaz forest, where the waterfall of the same name can be glimpsed, and reaches Eresaz, in the commune of Emarèse.
In the hamlet of Ruvère in Challand-Saint-Anselme, on the other hand, you can admire a renovated mill located on the banks of the Evançon River at the mouth of the Chasten valley.