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 °!

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Easter Ski Trip

My adult kids and I had a great time, the hotel was clean, tidy and everyone was extremely helpful. The breakfast buffet was a treat each morning and the sauna/hot tub were great after a hard days sk...read more

marka12023 - 13-04-2023

marka12023 - Family holiday

13-04-2023

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Happy Vacation in Hotel L'Aiglon.

dubontour2016 - 20-01-2023

Stayed in Hotel L'Aiglon for 3 nights earlier this week. Great place to stay. Rooms were really comfortable and plenty of space and really clean. We received a really warm welcome on arrival and right throughout our stay. Breakfast was included in the price. Food was great - loads of variety and really healthy food to prepare us for the day ahead. Would love to return and stay here again in the future.

dubontour2016 - Family holiday

20-01-2023

Nice location, great value

Nice breakfast, clean and large room, perfect for a family of four with a pet....read more

Fabio Sergio, it - 10-01-2023

Nice breakfast, clean and large room, perfect for a family of four with a pet.

Fabio Sergio, it - Family holiday

10-01-2023

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Excellent séjour à l'hôtel l'Aiglon!

L'accueil est sympathique et chaleureux. Les chambres sont spacieuses. L'hôtel est idéalement situé et le cadre est très agréable. Le petit déjeuner est extra avec un personnel au petit soin et très ...read more

PierreG04 - 28-06-2022

PierreG04 - Solo holiday

28-06-2022

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 questio...read more

908micaeld - 18-04-2022

908micaeld - Family holiday

18-04-2022

Fabulous return visit

Julie H - 21-03-2022

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!

Julie H - Family holiday

21-03-2022

Another GREAT stay

LarsNice - 14-03-2022

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!

LarsNice - Couples holiday

14-03-2022

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 u...read more

Billyglennond06dk11 - 07-03-2022

Billyglennond06dk11 - Family holiday

07-03-2022

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, wh...read more

MABO1972 - 28-02-2022

MABO1972 - Family holiday

28-02-2022

Champion hotel in Champoluc

Martel A - 02-02-2022

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

Martel A - Holiday with friends

02-02-2022