Fenat Alpine Living · Experiences

Places to discover near Introd

What to see near Introd and the Gran Paradiso: alpine lakes, waterfalls, mountain huts and the Skyway on Mont Blanc, all less than an hour from Fenat.

01 — Pila, Aosta · 20 min by car + cable car

Stella di Pila

From Aosta, a half-hour cable car ride takes you to the Stella di Pila: a spectacular structure built at 2,700 m on the Couis ridge. A 360° panorama of the Alps, thin air and breathtaking silence.

2,700 m · Cable car · Panorama

02 — Courmayeur · 50 min by car

Skyway Monte Bianco

The most spectacular cable car in the Alps takes you in a few minutes to 3,466 m, onto the panoramic terrace of Punta Helbronner. A 360° view of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and the Gran Paradiso: an unrivalled experience.

Cable car · Mont Blanc · 360° panorama

03 — Morgex · 25 min by car

Lago d'Arpy

A small hidden gem at 1,770 m, in the heart of the Mont Blanc Natural Resort. The lake is a few minutes’ walk from the car park and offers an extraordinary view of Mont Blanc and the Grand Combin. Perfect for a quiet walk in any season.

Alpine lake · Mont Blanc · Easy

04 — Pré-Saint-Didier · 40 min by car

Pré-Saint-Didier Thermal Baths

One of the most scenic thermal spas in the Alps. Outdoor pools with views of Mont Blanc, waterfalls, panoramic saunas and wellness treatments surrounded by nature.

Thermal baths · Mont Blanc · Spa

05 — Lillaz, Cogne · 38 min by car

Lillaz Waterfalls

A series of scenic waterfalls just a few minutes’ walk from Lillaz. The water rushes down between smooth rocks, creating a natural spectacle well worth the detour.

Waterfalls · Easy · Kids

06 — Rhêmes-Notre-Dame · 30 min by car

Lago Pellaud

A small alpine lake of extraordinary beauty in the heart of the Gran Paradiso park, reached with a walk of about an hour from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame. Crystal-clear water, absolute silence and ibex all around.

Alpine lake · Gran Paradiso · Walk

07 — Saint-Pierre · 15 min by car

Rifugio Mont Fallère

The trail crosses a larch forest and turns into an open-air art gallery with over 400 wooden sculptures created by the sculptor who runs the hut, Siro Viérin. A unique experience in Europe, between nature and craftsmanship.

Mountain hut · Wooden sculptures · Open-air museum

08 — Rhêmes-Notre-Dame · 35 min by car

Rifugio Benevolo

At the head of the Rhêmes-Notre-Dame valley, on the edge of the Gran Paradiso National Park, the Rifugio Gian Federico Benevolo surprises in every season. In summer, waterfalls, flowering meadows and marmots in the sun; in spring, one of the most sought-after ski-touring areas in the Alps.

Mountain hut · Gran Paradiso · Ski touring · Hiking

09 — Aymavilles · 10 min by car

Pont-d'Ael

A few minutes from Fenat, on the road to Cogne, stands one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the Alps: a bridge-aqueduct from 3 BC, 56 metres high and over 50 metres long. On two levels — an upper channel for water and a lower walkway for people and animals — it still bears the inscription of its builder, Caius Avillius Caimus, from Padua.

Roman era · 3 BC · Archaeology · Near Fenat

Aosta Valley

The mountains are best enjoyed slowly

Our advice

Start with silence, then explore

The Aosta Valley is best enjoyed slowly. We suggest spending the first days at Fenat’s pace: a morning in the sauna, an afternoon by e-bike through the woods, dinner in the valley.

Only then, once your body has adjusted to the altitude and the quiet, set off to discover the more distant places. The experience will be completely different.

How to get there

All less than an hour from Fenat

Introd is in the centre of the Aosta Valley: from here you can reach lakes, cable cars, thermal baths and mountain huts in just a few minutes by car. Approximate times from Fenat.