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Beautiful view of the Matterhorn and its valley

The village of Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, located at almost 1,700 meters above sea level, is a small pearl nestled at the end of the Ayas Valley. Here, the characteristic Walser-style houses nestle on the slopes of the Rosa massif mountains, creating a unique landscape where history, traditional architecture and nature blend harmoniously. Walking through its streets means immersing yourself in a timeless atmosphere, between ancient Alpine traditions and breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.

The Church of San Giacomo dei Germani, dedicated to Saint James the Greater, apostle and patron saint of Spain, is a place full of history and spirituality. Located in the small Walser village of Cunéaz, it is part of the Camino de Santiago, the famous pilgrimage that leads to Santiago de Compostela, where the saint rests. The simple and intimate church offers visitors a moment of pause and reflection, immersed in an atmosphere that combines Alpine tradition with the universal spirituality of the cult of Saint James.

The dirt road that connects Extrepieraz with Vollon is truly a simple and pleasant route, which winds along the course of the Evançon stream, immersed in a natural setting of rare beauty. The landscape is breathtaking: the mountains that rise to close the valley floor offer spectacular views in every season. In spring and summer, the intense green of the vegetation accompanies the walk, while in winter the pure white of the snow gives an almost fairytale atmosphere. From a technical point of view, the dirt road is accessible to everyone: it does not present particular difficulties and the difference in altitude is minimal, which makes it passable in both directions without problems. It is, therefore, a perfect itinerary for those who want a relaxing bike ride or walk.

Easy dirt road, with a smooth surface, very easy to cycle on in both directions.

The trail that connects La Servaz with Pracharbon is fully cyclable only for very experienced mountain bikers, or for e-bikers. For everyone else, there are sections where you need to get off your bike due to the very rough terrain (especially protruding rocks), which make pedaling impossible uphill (while going downhill, although with great care, it is not impossible to stay on the bike). However, overall, the trail is cyclable for most of the distance, especially in the section closest to Pracharbon.

The dirt road that runs along the Ru Torgnon offers enchanting views.

The resort of Champoluc is renowned for winter sports, from the small downhill skiing resort of Antagnod to the well-known facilities of the Monterosa Ski area of Frachey and Champoluc, which, with over 100 km of slopes, connect the Val d'Ayas, the Gressoney Valley and the Valsesia.