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In the winter, Alpe Tza de Fontaney is the end point of a snowshoe trail that starts from the cross-country ski center. This well-marked trail is very popular, and is therefore usually well-groomed. The climb out of the forest to reach the mountain pasture can be quite challenging when faced with deep, soft snow.

And here man has done a colossal work

360-degree show with grazing cows!

Nice outing, for all levels

The hut has been successfully modernized, combining old and new. Not much of the old hut's charm remains, but everything is now more spacious, well-designed, and bright, including a wonderful lounge with panoramic windows. The hut can also be reached as a day trip by taking the bus to the dam and walking around the lake—with a coffee stop at the Chanrion Hut.

You can also stay for just a few hours: the hour costs 50 cents (as of 2025).

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.

Lake Tzan, nestled in the valley of the same name in Valtournenche at over 2,440m above sea level, enchants with its green and transparent waters. The path that leads to it is a journey through larch forests, silent mountain pastures and unexpected panoramas, culminating in an alpine oasis suspended between the sky and the rocks. Here you will find the silence of high altitude, broken only by the gentle lapping of the lake, while the surrounding peaks such as Punta Tzan and Dôme de Tzan act as silent guardians. A perfect place for those seeking an immersive mountain experience, enriched by the bivouac next to the shores and a peace that remains in the heart.