Family-run bed & breakfast in Challand Saint Anselme, at 1,200 metres above sea level, with mountain views, included Italian breakfast and holistic management.
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L’Oura B&B is a family-run bed and breakfast located in the hamlet of Orbeillaz in Challand Saint Anselme, in the Aosta Valley, at approximately 1,200 metres above sea level. The property has been recently renovated in a clean, modern style with particular attention to the choice of materials: the bed linen is made from organic cotton and the Swiss pine wood beds are handcrafted by the owners themselves.
The most distinctive feature of this B&B is its holistic vocation: the property is run by a naturopath and her family, and guests can benefit from reflexology treatments at special rates. The garden with terrace and panoramic mountain views complete an authentic and restorative atmosphere.
Breakfast is included in the stay and is served Italian buffet style. The private enclosed car park is free of charge. The property is located along the ru d’Arlaz hiking trail, a pleasant flat walk also suitable for cycling or horse riding, with numerous other trekking routes nearby for all fitness levels.
L’Oura B&B offers two types of double rooms, both characterised by careful attention to detail and the peaceful atmosphere typical of charming mountain retreats.
Both rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Each room is equipped with a balcony with mountain views, an electric kettle, heating, a wardrobe and carefully selected bed linen. The Double Room with Mountain View, measuring 16 sqm, stands out for its sofa and additional sofa bed, making it suitable for a third guest or a family with a young child, with a cot available on request. The King Room with Mountain Views, measuring 12 sqm, is designed for couples and offers a more intimate and cosy setting. In both cases, the view of the surrounding peaks is the defining feature of the stay.
16 sqm double room with a panoramic balcony overlooking the mountains of the Aosta Valley. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The room is furnished with a large double bed in Swiss pine wood, a sofa, a sofa bed, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a socket near the bed. Bed linen is made from organic cotton. A cot is available on request for young children.
12 sqm double room ideal for couples, with a private balcony and views of the surrounding mountains. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The room is equipped with a large double bed, a wardrobe, a clothes rack, an electric kettle, heating and a socket near the bed. Bed linen is carefully selected. A cosy and quiet setting, perfect for a restorative stay at altitude.
L’Oura B&B offers a range of services designed to ensure a comfortable and worry-free stay, in full harmony with the natural surroundings of the Aosta Valley.
Key highlights include the free on-site private enclosed car park, complimentary WiFi and an Italian buffet breakfast included in the stay. All rooms are non-smoking and the property is entirely smoke-free, with heating throughout. Each room has a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as bed linen, a wardrobe and an electric kettle.
Outdoor spaces include a garden with terrace and balconies with mountain views, ideal for enjoying the Alpine landscape in every season. Pets are welcome, and guests can book reflexology sessions directly on-site thanks to the owner’s naturopathic expertise. The location along the ru d’Arlaz trail makes the property a perfect starting point for walking, cycling or horse riding excursions.
L’Oura B&B is located in the hamlet of Orbeillaz in the municipality of Challand Saint Anselme, a small village in the Aosta Valley situated in the middle Valtournenche, at approximately 1,200 metres above sea level. The area benefits from particularly favourable sun exposure and an unspoilt Alpine landscape, far from the mass tourism that characterises the region’s more well-known destinations.
The property sits along the ru d’Arlaz hiking trail, an ancient irrigation channel that runs alongside a flat path: a walk accessible to everyone, also suitable for cycling or horse riding in all seasons. For more experienced hikers, numerous demanding trekking routes open up through the surrounding valleys.
Within a few kilometres, there are points of historical and natural interest: the Castello di Graines, a medieval fortress set in greenery at 3.7 km, and the Chamousira Gold Mine in Brusson at approximately 5 km. At 11 km lies the Forte di Bard, one of the most important museum complexes in the Aosta Valley. The nearest railway station is Montjovet, about 16 km away by car, while Aosta airport is 43 km away.
Guests express unanimously enthusiastic feedback: staff scores are near perfect, while comfort, cleanliness and services all reach exceptional levels. Value for money is considered very satisfying, and the peaceful mountain setting is appreciated by those seeking tranquillity.
Check-in is available from 17:00 to 19:00. It is advisable to communicate your expected arrival time in advance, as the family manages the property directly.
Yes, the Italian buffet breakfast is included in the room rate for all guests.
Yes, pets are welcome. A supplement may be requested; it is advisable to check at the time of booking.
Yes, a free private enclosed car park is available directly on-site, with no reservation required.
The property is located along the ru d’Arlaz trail, a pleasant flat route suitable for walking, cycling or horse riding. More demanding trekking paths through the Aosta Valley mountains are also available nearby.
Yes, the owner is a naturopath and offers guests reflexology sessions at a special price during their stay.
Nearby attractions include the Castello di Graines at 3.7 km, the Chamousira Gold Mine in Brusson at approximately 5 km, and the Forte di Bard at 11 km, one of the most important museum complexes in the Aosta Valley.
