Barmasc sanctuary visited by Pope John Paul II in the summer of 1990
It was July 15th when the Holy Father celebrated Mass on the plateau of Barmasc and prayed in the chapel of Our Lady of Good Aid
Who arrive in Ayas cannot fail to visit the Sanctuary of Barmasc, a magical place that fascinates all visitors and enchants young and old with its special view of Monte Rosa, Monte Zerbion and the entire valley.
You can drive by car to the Barmasc parking and as soon as you get off you will immediately notice the wooden cross erected in the large lawn in memory of the celebration of Pope Wojtyla. Going down to the Sanctuary you can breathe the fresh mountain air and enjoy unique landscapes. Built between the years 1661-1663 and restored in 1897, the chapel rises above a clear and lively water fountain to which all pilgrims approach to take a sip using the ladle that has always been hung on the wall where the source flows at 1,880 meters high.
In pre-Covid times, mass at the Shrine was celebrated on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8.30 during the summer months.
The large boulders that can be seen nearby create a special atmosphere that especially intrigues children, who can't wait to climb to the top to enjoy the best view!
Who of you, as a child, could not resist the temptation to climb the giant slide that is the main attraction of the Le Solitaire restaurant? The chalet is wholly made of wood, it was opened in 1968 by the Commod family and in those years it was also frequented by the fifth President of the Italian Republic Giuseppe Saragat, who held the prestigious position from 1964 until 1971 and who loved to spend his summer holidays in the Ayas Valley. The dishes are traditional with polenta concia, stewed sausages and the unmissable Valle d'Aosta soup!
If you want to enjoy that kind of day and if you love mountain cuisine, the La Maison du Bracconier restaurant is also recommended, located 200 meters above the square in Barmasc and which offers typical regional dishes with game specialties and local products ...
We therefore invite you to visit the Sanctuary of Barmasc, to discover its surroundings at 360 °!
We spent a few days before Easter in wonderful Champoluc, we decided to stay at L'Aiglon. The hotel has great location in the village, very friendly staff; most helpful when it comes to answer questio...read more
908micaeld - 18-04-2022
Friendly familystyle hotel
We spent a few days before Easter in wonderful Champoluc, we decided to stay at L'Aiglon. The hotel has great location in the village, very friendly staff; most helpful when it comes to answer questions and point us to good deals and opportunities. The breakfast is wonderful, in itself worth the stay.
We have stayed here several times. First visit since the pandemic. The warm Italian welcome ever present. Such a friendly family run hotel. Spotlessly clean, very comfy, lovely views, great breakfast ...read more
Julie H - 21-03-2022
Fabulous return visit
We have stayed here several times. First visit since the pandemic. The warm Italian welcome ever present. Such a friendly family run hotel. Spotlessly clean, very comfy, lovely views, great breakfast and next to the ski lift for Antagnod mini ski area so quiet on the slopes perfect. We will return again and again. Brandy measures in the bar still extremely generous! Thank you all the staff!
We have been coming to this wonderful family operated hotel for more than 10 years for an annual ski vacation. Great location near main gondola and our favorite restaurants. Good and friendly service....read more
LarsNice - 14-03-2022
Another GREAT stay
We have been coming to this wonderful family operated hotel for more than 10 years for an annual ski vacation. Great location near main gondola and our favorite restaurants. Good and friendly service. Good breakfast. Rooms are well kept and neatly cleaned daily. Overall, we find L’Aiglon great value for the reasonable rates. We are already looking forward to our next visit!
Very friendly and great service. Gave us great advice on restaurants in the area and booked them with no fuss.. this was great value and convenient for an Irish family.very flexible and accommodated u...read more
Billyglennond06dk11 - 07-03-2022
Family Ski trip
Very friendly and great service. Gave us great advice on restaurants in the area and booked them with no fuss.. this was great value and convenient for an Irish family.very flexible and accommodated us on a late checkout
Fantastic hotel, very kind and helpful staff, very clean and safe, 2 minutes from the slopes... great with kids, especially if they are learning to ski.
Also, in the beautiful village of Antagnod, wh...read more
MABO1972 - 28-02-2022
Loved our stay!
Fantastic hotel, very kind and helpful staff, very clean and safe, 2 minutes from the slopes... great with kids, especially if they are learning to ski.
Also, in the beautiful village of Antagnod, which is magic and has a wondeful view on the Alps!
This hotel was great the staff were superb so friendly, breakfast was amazing and location perfect. Bedroom was spacious and kept really clean during our stay. We arrived quite late in the evening but...read more
Martel A - 02-02-2022
Champion hotel in Champoluc
This hotel was great the staff were superb so friendly, breakfast was amazing and location perfect. Bedroom was spacious and kept really clean during our stay. We arrived quite late in the evening but this was no problem for the staff who stopped up for our arrival. Would definitely recommend this Hotel
Fantastic stay at this lovely clean and comfortable hotel. The staff were wonderful and could not have been more helpful, whether serving the first class breakfast or helping to recommend and book exc...read more
W6420DPpauls - 02-02-2022
Excellent hotel
Fantastic stay at this lovely clean and comfortable hotel. The staff were wonderful and could not have been more helpful, whether serving the first class breakfast or helping to recommend and book excellent restaurants in town. The hotel is also well located for the main ski lift. Highly recommended.
We visited this hotel right before covid, in December 2019. It’s good to see that they have survived 2 years of closures. We just stayed there for one night there and it is as clean and well-maintai...read more
Ecehan K - 27-12-2021
Very nice hotel, very clean, and very well maintained.
We visited this hotel right before covid, in December 2019. It’s good to see that they have survived 2 years of closures. We just stayed there for one night there and it is as clean and well-maintained as I remember it to be. We booked another one night stay in 3 weeks. Very nice town, the hotel is on the ski-slope which is very popular with families with young children probably because it never gets too busy and has a very good ski school. Highly recommended.
Well-organised and kind staff; clean and comfortable rooms; excellent breakfast with a great choice of handmade cakes, fresh croissants, bread and jams. The hotel is in a traditional wooden building, ...read more
Anonimo, - 24-08-2020
Traditional wooden building
Well-organised and kind staff; clean and comfortable rooms; excellent breakfast with a great choice of handmade cakes, fresh croissants, bread and jams. The hotel is in a traditional wooden building, which is well-maintained. The bedroom that we booked had a private bathroom and gave us access to the back garden. Both the bedroom and the bathroom were very clean.
Friendly familystyle hotel
Friendly familystyle hotel
Fabulous return visit
Fabulous return visit
Another GREAT stay
Another GREAT stay
Family Ski trip
Family Ski trip
Loved our stay!
Loved our stay!
Champion hotel in Champoluc
Champion hotel in Champoluc
Excellent hotel
Excellent hotel
Very nice hotel, very clean, and very well maintained.
Very nice hotel, very clean, and very well maintained.
Very good place to stay
Very good place to stay
Traditional wooden building
Traditional wooden building