Unité des Communes Mont-Rose Hône

the land of the three goyas

Hône: An Enchanting Crossroads of History and Nature in the Aosta Valley Meta Description: Discover Hône, a picturesque town in the Aosta Valley, famous for its historic fort and rich cultural and natural heritage.
Hône, located 364 meters above sea level, is a charming town at the mouth of the Champorcher Valley, on the left bank of the Ayasse stream and on the orographic right of the Dora Baltea.
With just over 1,170 inhabitants, Hône offers a magnificent view of the Bard fort.
Hône has a rich history, with human settlements dating back to the Bronze Age and Iron Age.
The village is dominated by Bard Fort, an important historical landmark.
The ancient church of St. George, dating from 1176, preserves valuable artistic artifacts, such as the three gilded wooden altars.
The Hône area is rich in nature trails, such as the gorges trail along the Ayasse stream, which highlights the geological features of the area.
For climbing enthusiasts, the Oriana Plaques offer ideal rock faces.
In addition, scenic hikes on both sides of the Champorcher Valley offer unique views of the Fortress of Bard.
Local festivities include the patronal feast of St. George on April 23 and the Micóoula Festival on December 8, where the typical local sweet bread, Micóoula, a Traditional Agri-food Product (P.A.T) since 2011, is celebrated.
For families, Hône offers two play and educational trails focusing on local culture and nature.
In addition, there are playgrounds upstream and downstream from the town hall, perfect for children to enjoy.
Hône is an ideal destination for those seeking a mix of history, culture, nature, and outdoor activities in a serene and atmospheric setting.
Visit Hône to explore this charming town in the Aosta Valley and discover its wonders

Population

1175

Inhabitants name

FR: Hônois

Altitude

364 m o.s.l.

Hamlets

L'Adret, Barge, La Barmaz, Les Barrières, Biel, Le Bois-Vuillermoz, Bourche, Bren, Champcorcher, Le Chanton, Charvaz, La Clévaz, Closallaz, Le Col-de-Courtil, Cougnin, La Cournou, Courtalès, Courtil, La Croisettaz, Crou du Tor, Folliasses, Fontaney, Le Glairet, Le Gourbelu, Le Grand-Château, Grangettes, Les Grissettes, Les Grisses, La Guiaz, La Lientaz, Longue-Toise, Messec, Maison-Blanche, Le Nerey, Les Orfolliey, Parchet, Planas, Plan-Fiou, Plan-Palas, Plan-Priod, Pountoulet, Pourcil, Prarion, Préle, Le Pré-du-Roux, Le Raffor, Recours, Le Revers, Le Ronc, Les Roncs, Ronfiot, La Ruine, Serec, La Serre-de-Biel, Séville, Travelec, Le Chaté, Champagne-d'Hône, La Chantelou, Chapelle-Costaz, Les Valleilles, Vareynaz, Verfie, Vermy, Le Verney, Vers-les-Prés, Vers-Rionche.

Vedile tutte

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Patron Saint

san Giorgio

Twin Cities

Distance from Aosta

46.8 Km

Coordinates

45.6121225, 7.7368571

Hône The History

During the medieval period, Hône played a strategic role as the property of the lordship of Bard.
In contemporary times, however, Hône was one of the first centers of metallurgy in the Aosta Valley, reaching its peak development in the early 20th century with the establishment of the nail factory, which played a key role during World War I in the manufacture of soldiers' footwear.

Whato do in Hône

What to do in Hone

For lovers of religious and medieval architecture we recommend the parish church of St. George.
For a trip to the mountains amidst the purity of mountain nature we suggest the Hone Goye Trail, three goyas connected by a path of about 1 km, and the Biel Greenhouse Trail, which is home to a very special beech forest.

Hône November 21, 2024

3.84° Expect a day of partly cloudy with snow