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Saint-Germain Castle (or Montjovet Castle), of uncertain origins, marked the history of the Aosta Valley, passing from the Savoy to the Challant family, before finally returning to the Savoy in 1438. Used as a military garrison by Amadeus VIII, it was abandoned in 1661 when the garrison was transferred to the Bard Fort. Completing the site is the Church of Saint-Germain: a small Romanesque building that, through frescoes and architectural details, preserves the spiritual memory of the local community.

Brusson is a renowned mountain resort, renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and Alpine landscapes. Its heart is the lake, an easily accessible body of water perfect for relaxing walks, picnics, and outdoor activities. In winter, the town becomes a hub for cross-country skiing.

Hill with gentle slopes and a short climb

Easy dirt road, with compact surface, easily passable in both directions. The difference in altitude is modest.

The Bosco di Goen picnic area, located at 1,350 meters above sea level near Brusson, is a quiet corner immersed in the Alpine nature of the Aosta Valley. This equipped space offers an ideal environment to relax in the shade of larches, spruces and Scots pines, with an undergrowth rich in green alders, willows and rowans. Equipped with 74 tables with wooden benches (including 2 accessible to people with disabilities), 19 brick braziers for barbecues, 3 fountains with drinking water and 4 toilets (1 of which is for disabled people), the area guarantees comfort and functionality for families and groups of friends. Access is subject to a fee and reservations are not required.

Beautiful bridge connecting Hone to Bard. Magnificent view of the fort.

Going up from Saint Vincent, a pleasant climb with glimpses of the valley below, stock up on water at the start of the climb 💪

The castle of Saint-Germain was built between the 11th and 12th centuries by the De Mongioveto family, probably to control the road below and to convince travellers to pay them a toll. The central keep and a first circle of walls date back to this period, perhaps on a pre-existing structure. In particular, Feidino De Mongioveto seems to have been particularly tenacious and oppressive in demanding the toll, to the point that the Duke of Savoy had the pretext to take over the fortress. The castle did not remain in the Savoy family for long. The fief of Montjovet, and therefore the castle, witnessed the rise of the Challants when in 1295 it became the property of the family. Francesco di Challant, advisor to Duke Amedeo VIII of Savoy, brought the castle back into Savoyard hands in 1438, ceding the castellany of Montjovet with the castle, the lands and the village. Amadeus VIII and his successors contributed to making the castle increasingly efficient by updating it to new military techniques. The new city walls, battery positions, turrets and cannon positions date back to this period. In 1661 the castle was abandoned and artfully demolished to prevent foreign troops from stationing there, at the behest of Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy, while the garrison was transferred to the fort of Bard. At the beginning of the 18th century it finally fell into ruin. Today the castle of Saint-Germain is owned by the Aosta Valley Region.