Unité des Communes Grand-Combin Ollomont
a glimpse of paradise in Valpelline
Ollomont nestled at an altitude of 1335 meters in Valpelline, is a charming village that offers a unique experience, immersed in a wild and uncrowded environment surrounded by bodies of water, streams and a magnificent chain of peaks.
Ollomont The History
Always a place of transit, it has hosted prominent historical figures, from Giovanni Calvino to Luigi Einaudi, but it is its location and nature that makes it the real star.
Whato do in Ollomont
What to do in Ollomont
Prominent among Ollomont’s gems is the Parish Church of St. Augustine, built in 1775, around which the heart of the village center is built.
The interior houses a beautiful masonry altar covered in polychrome marble.
But it is not the only place of worship of interest: the chapels, particularly the 15th-century Vaud chapel with its frescoes, fascinate lovers of art and history.
In the basin of By, on the other hand, there is a charming chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Nature in O llomont Ollomont is a true paradise for sports and adventure lovers.
Its strategic location makes it an ideal base for major mountaineering ascents, such as those to the Grand Combin and Mont Vélan.
For daring hikers, the Tour des Combins offers a unique experience of about 200 kilometers through majestic peaks and vast glaciers, with the route spanning the border between Italy and Switzerland. During winter, Ollomont transforms into a snow sports paradise.
A 7.5-kilometer cross-country ski trail offers breathtaking views for Nordic skiers.
Winter hikers can experience the allure of snowshoeing in the stunning By basin or embark on exciting ski mountaineering trips.
Ollomont January 18, 2025
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