We live in Cogne… so we can recommend some wonderful experiences
Getting around: shuttle buses, ski bus and bikes
What to do in the Cogne Valley and nearby?
Where to eat in traditional mountain restaurants?
Where to buy local produce on Cogne's farms?
Where to discover
Aosta Valley wine
at the winemakers?
How
to reach
the ski slopes?
Free shuttle buses
and ski bus
We recommend using
the free shuttle buses that run all year round.
In winter, you can also take a free ski bus to the gondola lifts.
In winter, you can also take a free ski bus to the gondola lifts.
Bikes
with or without electric assistance
To keep car traffic to a minimum,
you can also get around very easily
by bike.
There are several hire options in Cogne and Cretaz.
Walks and Hikes
Many well-marked trails
from easy walks along the valley floor
to high-mountain hikes.
from easy walks along the valley floor
to high-mountain hikes.
Gran Paradiso National Park
Watch the unspoilt alpine wildlife.
Chamois, ibex, marmots
and bearded vultures.
Chamois, ibex, marmots
and bearded vultures.
Cross-country skiing
80 kilometres of trails – 12 loops
Pré Saint-Ours / Epinel / Lillaz / Valnontey
Pré Saint-Ours / Epinel / Lillaz / Valnontey
Snowshoe walks
Many varied marked trails
Cogne / Epinel / Lillaz / Valnontey / Gimillan
Cogne / Epinel / Lillaz / Valnontey / Gimillan
Ski touring
Routes
through the valleys and between the glaciers
with a Cogne mountain guide.
through the valleys and between the glaciers
with a Cogne mountain guide.
Ice climbing
More than 150 frozen waterfalls
with expert guides
Cogne / Lillaz / Valnontey
with expert guides
Cogne / Lillaz / Valnontey
The village of Cogne
Shops
All the shops and services you need for your holiday are right here in Cogne…
food, clothing, shoes, souvenirs, crafts, hardware, bookshops, furniture,
cobblers, hairdressers, beauty care, post office, pharmacy, fuel, laundry, pet shop, tourist office…
The Lacemakers of Cogne
A permanent exhibition, next to the church,
of handmade lace
following an age-old tradition.
of handmade lace
following an age-old tradition.
Maison Gérard Dayné
Cogne Ethnographic Museum
Rue Sonveulla 30
From June to September
Rue Sonveulla 30
From June to September
Montseuc Viewpoint
and Nature Trail
Ride up on the Pulsé gondola (alt. 2,072 m)
Educational, panoramic trail (3 km)
From June to September
Educational, panoramic trail (3 km)
From June to September
Parish Church
of Saint Ours
17th-century building with a bell tower dating from 1840.
The parish is under the protection of Saint Ours,
an Aosta Valley priest of the 7th–8th century.
The parish is under the protection of Saint Ours,
an Aosta Valley priest of the 7th–8th century.
The ancient
Chapels Trail
Marked one-way hike
starting from the church (4 km, 310 m ascent)
to discover 6 chapels from Cogne to Gimillan.
starting from the church (4 km, 310 m ascent)
to discover 6 chapels from Cogne to Gimillan.
Gran Paradiso National Park
Visitor Centre
A genuine research laboratory of the Park
located in the old mining village
from June to September.
located in the old mining village
from June to September.
Snow Park
In the centre of the village, for little ones and beginners.
Magic carpet, snow tubing…
Magic carpet, snow tubing…
Alpine skiing and snowboarding
9 kilometres of slopes – 8 runs
(2 blue, 5 red and 1 black).
(2 blue, 5 red and 1 black).
Valnontey… at the foot of the Gran Paradiso
Paradisia Alpine Botanical Garden
More than a thousand mountain plant species.
Free guided tours.
From June to September.
Free guided tours.
From June to September.
Hike up to the Vittorio Sella refuge
A full-day return hike.
Stunning views and wildlife guaranteed.
10 km with 921 m of ascent (5 to 6 hours).
Stunning views and wildlife guaranteed.
10 km with 921 m of ascent (5 to 6 hours).
Horse-drawn sleigh rides
For those looking for slow-paced experiences,
horse-drawn sleigh rides offer old-fashioned charm.
horse-drawn sleigh rides offer old-fashioned charm.
The mineral world of Lillaz
Lillaz Waterfalls
A circular walk around the waterfalls
starting from the large car park in Lillaz.
150 metres high.
starting from the large car park in Lillaz.
150 metres high.
Geological park
Discover the geological structure
of the Cogne valley
along the Lillaz waterfalls trail.
of the Cogne valley
along the Lillaz waterfalls trail.
Trout fishing
at Teresa Thomasset's
Rainbow trout (salmon trout).
Next to the picnic area.
From June to September.
Next to the picnic area.
From June to September.
Picnic
area
Tables, benches, barbecues, fountains and toilets.
Plenty of shade under the trees.
45,000 m².
Plenty of shade under the trees.
45,000 m².
The old mines of Cogne
Visit the magnetite mines
A breathtaking journey into the heart of the
mountain, through the highest mine
in Europe and its history.
mountain, through the highest mine
in Europe and its history.
Open-air museum
Discover the remains of the mine
preserved in the open air
such as the trestle, the ore bucket and the arrival station.
preserved in the open air
such as the trestle, the ore bucket and the arrival station.
Cogne Mining Museum
An exhibition on mineral extraction
throughout the Aosta Valley
in the old mining village.
throughout the Aosta Valley
in the old mining village.
Gimillan… a natural panoramic terrace
Panoramic views
over Cogne
Magnificent panoramic views
over Cogne and its surrounding mountains
in every season.
over Cogne and its surrounding mountains
in every season.
Hike up
to the Grauson refuge restaurant
A full-day return hike
starting from Gimillan.
5 to 6 hours with 725 m of ascent.
starting from Gimillan.
5 to 6 hours with 725 m of ascent.
Aymavilles… the gateway to the Cogne valley
Ozein
A very pretty little hilltop village
with 360° panoramic views
of Mont Blanc and the Grivola.
with 360° panoramic views
of Mont Blanc and the Grivola.
Pont-d’Aël
A Roman aqueduct bridge
a masterpiece of Roman hydraulic engineering
downstream on the road from Aymavilles to Cogne.
a masterpiece of Roman hydraulic engineering
downstream on the road from Aymavilles to Cogne.
Aymavilles Castle
Guided tours of the museum
spread over the 4 floors
of the recently restored castle.
spread over the 4 floors
of the recently restored castle.
Rafting
Rafting (various levels), hydrospeed,
kayaking and canyoning
with equipment, gear and guides.
kayaking and canyoning
with equipment, gear and guides.
Sarre and Saint-Pierre
Sarre Royal Castle
Residence of the Kings of Italy Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I
telling the story of the royal hunts in the Gran Paradiso National Park.
telling the story of the royal hunts in the Gran Paradiso National Park.
Saint-Pierre Castle
Regional Museum of Natural Sciences
to discover the flora, fauna and natural
environment of the Aosta Valley.
to discover the flora, fauna and natural
environment of the Aosta Valley.
Sarriod de La Tour Castle
A medieval castle (Saint-Pierre plain)
lived in for 9 centuries
by the Sarriod de La Tour family.
lived in for 9 centuries
by the Sarriod de La Tour family.
Introd
Introd Wildlife Park
Discover the alpine environment among
ibex, chamois, marmots, various
birds of prey and colourful flora.
ibex, chamois, marmots, various
birds of prey and colourful flora.
Les Amis du Bois
Handcrafted traditional objects
with workshop visits available
opposite the Wildlife Park.
with workshop visits available
opposite the Wildlife Park.
Introd Castle
A tower built in the 12th–13th century
at the confluence of 2 mountain streams (Dora di Rhêmes and Savara)
where the Gran Paradiso National Park begins.
at the confluence of 2 mountain streams (Dora di Rhêmes and Savara)
where the Gran Paradiso National Park begins.
Roman and medieval Aosta… the “Rome of the Alps”
Arch of Augustus
The main entrance to the Roman city
built in honour of Emperor Augustus
in 25 BC.
built in honour of Emperor Augustus
in 25 BC.
Roman Theatre
A 22-metre-high southern façade.
Due to reopen to the public in summer 2026
after major restoration work.
Due to reopen to the public in summer 2026
after major restoration work.
Praetorian Gate
Located in the eastern part of the city walls
built in 25 BC as the main
entrance to the city of Augusta Praetoria.
built in 25 BC as the main
entrance to the city of Augusta Praetoria.
Collegiate Church and Cloister of Saint-Ours
A church with an 11th-century crypt.
Cloister and 12th-century floor mosaic.
Daily guided tours.
Cloister and 12th-century floor mosaic.
Daily guided tours.
MegaMuseo – Megalithic site
The largest covered archaeological site
in Europe (12,000 m²) with 2,000 objects
from the present day back to prehistory.
in Europe (12,000 m²) with 2,000 objects
from the present day back to prehistory.
Cryptoporticus of the Roman Forum
A vaulted underground gallery that supported
the Roman forum above.
Also known as the “Romans' Market”.
the Roman forum above.
Also known as the “Romans' Market”.
Aosta–Pila–Etoile gondola
From the heart of Aosta to the Etoile de Pila (2,730 m)
to reach panoramic terraces
facing the iconic peaks of the Alps.
to reach panoramic terraces
facing the iconic peaks of the Alps.
Courmayeur
Skyway Mont Blanc
From earth to sky… the mountains open to all with a 360° vertical ascent.
From Courmayeur (1,300 m) to Punta Helbronner (3,466 m), stopping at Pavillon (2,173 m).
From Courmayeur (1,300 m) to Punta Helbronner (3,466 m), stopping at Pavillon (2,173 m).
Costa del Pino Farm
Montroz (June to September)
Direct sales of artisan ice cream, cheese, yoghurt, milk and cured meats.
Information: +39 328 9036422
Direct sales of artisan ice cream, cheese, yoghurt, milk and cured meats.
Information: +39 328 9036422
Garin Farm
Gimillan (June to September)
Direct sales of cheese, yoghurt, tomatoes, honey and jams.
Information: +39 347 3950509
Direct sales of cheese, yoghurt, tomatoes, honey and jams.
Information: +39 347 3950509
La Ferme
du Grand Paradis
Valnontey
Direct sales of cheese and cured meats.
Farm visits.
Farm-to-table agritourism restaurant.
Information and bookings:
+39 348 2589500
Direct sales of cheese and cured meats.
Farm visits.
Farm-to-table agritourism restaurant.
Information and bookings:
+39 348 2589500
Maison du Fromage
at the Gratton Liliano farm
Le Beson Farm
of the Guichardaz family
Cretaz
Direct sales of goat's and sheep's cheese and other dairy products, strawberries and potatoes.
Farm visits (with or without tasting) by appointment.
Information: +39 345 5909741
Direct sales of goat's and sheep's cheese and other dairy products, strawberries and potatoes.
Farm visits (with or without tasting) by appointment.
Information: +39 345 5909741
Le Motte Farm
of Giorgio Elter
Gimillan
Direct sales (in Cogne, near the Sant'Orso church) of products made from organically grown berries, vegetables and herbs.
Information: +39 335 6055362
Direct sales (in Cogne, near the Sant'Orso church) of products made from organically grown berries, vegetables and herbs.
Information: +39 335 6055362
Prasupiaz Farm and Agritourism of Bruno Jeantet
Valnontey (June to September) – Cogne (October to May)
Direct sales of cheese, yoghurt, panna cotta, butter and eggs.
Farm visits and tastings by appointment.
Agritourism restaurant in the heart of nature (June to September).
Information and bookings: +39 345 0945073
Direct sales of cheese, yoghurt, panna cotta, butter and eggs.
Farm visits and tastings by appointment.
Agritourism restaurant in the heart of nature (June to September).
Information and bookings: +39 345 0945073
Winemaker
Didier Gerbelle
Feudo di San Maurizio di Vallet Michel
To take some lessons:
Gran Paradiso Ski School
Place Chanoux in Cogne, next to the Tourist Office
Information: +39 0165 74300
Information: +39 0165 74300
For a guide
(ice climbing, ski touring, freeride and crampon walks)
Gran Paradiso Guide Cogne
Place Chanoux in Cogne, next to the Tourist Office
Information: +39 0165 74835
Information: +39 0165 74835
To hire your equipment: rental shops
Le Foyer de Fond
Cross-country skis, alpine skis, snowboards, snowshoes and ice skates
on Place Chanoux in Cogne, next to the Tourist Office
on Place Chanoux in Cogne, next to the Tourist Office
Mountain Shop – Le Paradis des Sport
Cross-country skis, touring skis and snowshoes
at the entrance to Cogne village, on the right
at the entrance to Cogne village, on the right
To book your cross-country ski passes
Place Chanoux in Cogne, next to the Tourist Office
or at the ticket desks at the start of the trails in Cogne, Valnontey and Lillaz
or online at cogne.skiperformance.com
or at the ticket desks at the start of the trails in Cogne, Valnontey and Lillaz
or online at cogne.skiperformance.com
To book your ski lift passes
At the gondola ticket offices: Rue Laydetre, 29 – 11020 Cogne
or online at cogne.skiperformance.com
or online at cogne.skiperformance.com
To rent a ski and boot locker
At the gondola ticket offices: Rue Laydetre, 29 – 11020 Cogne
or online at cogne.skiperformance.com
or online at cogne.skiperformance.com
To get into the snow park
Ticket office at the snow park entrance on the Pré Saint-Ours
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