Unité des Communes Évançon Champdepraz

Champdepraz: The Gateway to the Mont Avic Nature Park in the Aosta Valley Explore Champdepraz, a charming Aosta Valley municipality at 512 meters above sea level, famous for its access to the Mont Avic Nature Park and its rich biodiversity.
Champdepraz, a commune of 706 inhabitants located at 512 meters above sea level, is only 42 kilometers from Aosta.
This hamlet, known for its unique location at “l’envers” of the Dora Baltea, offers a gateway to the famous Mont Avic Nature Park, a protected area of exceptional natural beauty and biodiversity.
History and Culture Champdepraz, with its long history intertwined with that of the surrounding valleys, has a rich cultural heritage.
The municipality is known for its traditional chestnut forests and for being a landmark in the conservation of alpine flora and fauna.
The local museum offers an in-depth look at the history and traditions of the village, including its importance in the context of the Mont Avic Nature Park.
Nature and Sports The municipality is a paradise for lovers of nature and outdoor sports.
The Mont Avic Nature Park, with its trails, offers unique opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and mountain biking.
The chestnut forests surrounding Champdepraz are ideal for relaxing walks and picnics in nature.
Festivals and Traditions Champdepraz celebrates several traditional festivals that reflect its rich alpine culture.
Seasonal events and folk festivals take place throughout the year, offering visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in local traditions and the village community.
For Little Ones For families Champdepraz offers many outdoor activities, such as easy trails suitable for children and play areas in the heart of the village.
In addition, the Mont Avic Nature Park is an excellent place to teach young children the importance of nature and environmental conservation.
Champdepraz is an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic mountain experience, combining natural beauty, local culture, and outdoor activities in a tranquil and picturesque setting.

The commune is distinguished by the high number of chapels, found in every village, and the numerous community ovens in the villages.
The Mont Avic Park Visitor Center is located in the village of Covarey and is an information point on the special features of the protected area and the various walks.
It houses an interesting nature museum that describes the park’s rocky environments, wetlands and forests through engaging and comprehensive interactive systems.
A multipurpose hall hosts lectures, educational activities and temporary exhibitions.
The villages in the Chevrère area have preserved their original architectural features, stone dwellings and typical wooden “rascards,” as well as at the mining village of Hérin, perched on the mountain.
The Chalamy stream is one of the havens for canyoning or canyoning sportsmen.
Various rural buildings typical of the Lower Valley are encountered in the villages; built of stone and wood, they may consist of a single building or several separate bodies.
Their typical elements are the dwelling proper, the stable and barn, the htabio, the pejo, and the payi.
Other typical constructions are the grisse for drying chestnuts, the granary called reucard (or rascard), and the storage for sheaves called lo dzerbi[7].
Four ovens for traditional bread baking are preserved in the hamlets of Capiron, Covarey, Viéring and Veulla NATURE AND SPORT The Mont Avic Regional Park offers hikers a rich network of trails that allow them to discover animal and plant peculiarities sometimes unique to the Aosta Valley.
Some of these itineraries are also suitable for snowshoeing.   Along the Chalamy creek, recreational anglers will find a privately managed reserve, with some catch and some no-kill sections.
This stream is also a favorite for canyoning, especially in the downstream section.
There is a climbing wall in the Crest locality, while a via ferrata has been built on a spur overlooking the hamlet of Covarey.
FOR CHILDREN In the hamlet of La Veulla, beyond Covarey, just after the end of the carriage road, is the Mont Avic wildlife park where children can observe various animals of the alpine environment up close.
These are specimens from rescue centers that, unable to be reintroduced into the wild, find a suitable habitat in the wildlife park.