Going up from the path to the Cuney Oratory, past some beautiful flowering meadows, you reach this mountain pasture also located at the end of a dirt road

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La Tza de Fontaney, located at 2,300 meters above sea level in the heart of the Saint-Barthélemy valley, is an alpine pasture that enchants with its natural beauty and breathtaking view. Reachable via a pleasant path through larch forests and alpine pastures, this place offers a wide panorama that embraces Monte Rosa, Mont Emilius and the surrounding peaks. A mountain corner perfect for those seeking peace, pure air and an authentic experience immersed in the uncontaminated nature of the Aosta Valley.

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Tza de Fontaney Alp

1. Trail 11 to Oratorio di Cuney Sanctuary from Lignan

2. Col du Salvé – Cuney Refuge and Oratory loop from La Comba

3. Col du Salvé – Cuney Refuge and Oratory loop from La Comba

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