サンオイエンの天然記念物・トップ10

The highest road pass in the Aosta Valley and a place that has always fascinated the writer for its thousand-year history, the austere Mauritian hospice and the profound beauty of the landscape.

Very panoramic hill, reachable only with bike on your shoulder

A wonderful sight after a long climb - in early summer, when the lake is just waking up from hibernation, you can sometimes see very beautiful pictures of melting ice, snow marbled with Sahara dust and blue water.

Drive past and enjoy, definitely too cold for swimming

Still one of the emblematic and popular passes of the region. This particular pass is often covered in snow in early summer, so use caution and make sure you are diligent in your planning. However, this pass provides an excellent and challenging climb, forming part of a very natural loop when included with two other passes in the area. As you pass over the pass, you'll experience brilliant panoramic views and a secluded mountain ambiance.

It has enough parking space to park the car and go for a hike or bike ride. Very nice area, with good restaurants.

A mountain lake in the Valais Alps, southwest of the Great St. Bernard Pass. It is divided between Switzerland and Italy, forming a privileged crossroads between these two countries. Elevation: 2447 m. Maximum length: 350 m.

The Col de Champillon, located at an altitude of 2,709 meters, offers a breathtaking panoramic view. From the top of the pass it is possible to admire many legendary peaks, such as Mont Blanc, the southern face of the Grand Combin and, to the south, the Gran Paradiso massif. The terrain gets steep in some sections on both sides, but the trail is easy and non-technical, so you can definitely sprint on the way down.