Sizan
Edited by:
Massimo Martini
Access
At the motorway junction of Verrès, enter the roundabout and take the second exit. Proceed in the direction of the town centre and, after 300m, turn left onto the regional road for Val d'Ayas. Follow the regional road for 3.5 kilometres until you meet the signs for Isollaz. Turn right at the hairpin bend and continue for one kilometre until you come to a crossroads: follow the small road to the left towards Sizan and after 300 metres you will come to the large car park 🅿️ in front of the cemetery where you can leave your car free of charge.
[0h10'] - [5,3km]
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Introduction
The village of Sizan is one of the picturesque settlements that make up the municipality of Challand-Saint-Victor, located in the Ayas Valley, also known as the Evançon Valley. Challand-Saint-Victor is distinguished by its privileged location, with a dry climate and natural protection from the winds, which make the area particularly welcoming.
Description
Sizan, like the other villages in the municipality, is immersed in a very important historical context, with traces of human settlements dating back to the Aeneolithic age. The area is strongly linked to the history of the Challant family, one of the most influential families in the Aosta Valley, who left an indelible imprint on the region, witnessed by the ruins of the Villa castle and other medieval fortifications.
In addition to its rich historical heritage, the village of Sizan offers the opportunity to explore a natural environment of rare beauty, including the nature reserve of Lake Villa, famous for its unique flora and rare aquatic plant species. Sizan is an ideal place for those wishing to immerse themselves in the history, culture and unspoilt nature of Challand-Saint-Victor and its surrounding villages.