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From this point, you can enjoy a splendid view of Verrès Castle, an imposing 14th-century medieval fortress that dominates the valley and adds a fascinating historical touch to the surrounding landscape. Built by the Challant family for defensive and residential purposes, it is today one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the region.

a beautiful artificial lake with tables and picnic areas where it is pleasant to stop and it is possible to take a walk on the path that goes all around the lake

A green lung with benches in the middle of a hill

Built on a rocky peak overlooking the village below, the castle is mentioned for the first time in 1287 as the property of the De Verretio lords

Making this climb to see the Matterhorn is worth it.

The legend of Lago Blu says that long ago, where the Blue Lake is today, there was a small house where a family of shepherds lived. One night, a poor traveler came to visit and knocked on their door, seeking food and shelter. The young shepherdess turned him away, but her son could not bear the thought of this selfish act. He tried to give the traveler his own bowl of milk, but his parents did not allow it and gave the man a bowl of dirty water instead. The parents even punished their son for going against their will and sent him out into the forest that very night to collect wood. He managed to collect a lot of wood without being attacked by wild animals, and when he returned home, he was horrified to find that his house was no longer there. A lake had swallowed him and with him his entire family. As the boy grew up and started his own family and village, they were known to be friendly, hospitable people who always welcomed strangers. Source: https://dooid.it/en/the-matterhorns-magnificent-blue-lake-in-aosta-valley/

The Blue Lake (il Lago Blu), also known as Lake Layet, is located in the Breuil-Cervinia region of the Aosta Valley and lies south of the Matterhorn. It sits at almost 2,000 meters above sea level, surrounded by larches. It is not a large lake, but what makes it so special is its bright color. Supposedly, the deep blue is the merit of both the algae and mineral content, and the clarity comes from the fact that it is constantly fed by freshwater springs. Source: https://dooid.it/en/the-matterhorns-magnificent-blue-lake-in-aosta-valley/

Verres Castle is a fortress built on the rocky spur overlooking the village below. The first references to the castle date back to 1287, when it belonged to the De Verretio lords. It was renovated in 1390 by Ibleto of Challant who gave it its current appearance. In 1536 René of Challant updated the castle's defenses for modern firearms, adding a city wall, cannons and a drawbridge. Upon the death of Rene of Challant in 1565 without male heirs, the castle was acquired by the Savoy family. The castle was abandoned for almost two centuries, until the 19th century when a group of Piedmontese intellectuals passionate about the Middle Ages began its conservation. Today it can be visited, you can find information here: https://www.lovevda.it/it/banca-dati/8/castelli-e-torri/verres/castello-di-verres/864