Unité des Communes Mont-Émilius Charvensod

Charvensod is a municipality located south of Aosta.
With an area of 25.86 km² and a population of 2,396, it lies in the southern part of the plaine.
It borders the municipalities of Aosta to the north, Gressan to the west, Cogne to the south, and Pollein to the east.
Its name comes from the Latin Carvantium, meaning “place of deer.”

Charvensod offers visitors a rich cultural and natural heritage, which can be discovered through its hamlets and villages. Among the religious architecture, the 15th-century parish church of St. Columba and the chapel of Saint-Pantaléon, which preserves a 15th-century fresco depicting the saint, stand out. Military architecture includes the aforementioned Montfleury Castle, built in the 12th century and transformed into a stately residence in the 17th century. Charvensod is also a municipality surrounded by nature, offering splendid views of the surrounding mountains. Natural attractions include the Ampaillant forest, where deer and roe deer can be observed; the trail leading to the Rutor waterfall, one of the highest in Europe; or the Arbolle refuge for a higher altitude hike. For the more daring and experienced, the ascents to Becca di Nona (3144 m) and Mont Emilius (3554 m) will not leave you disappointed-just a little tired!