Yoga, meditation, and nature near Lake Villa
The YogaMonterosa Festival is a travelling event dedicated to wellness and connection with nature, which every summer visits various municipalities in the Val d'Ayas, at the foot of Monte Rosa. Among its stops is Challand-Saint-Victor (Province of Aosta), a small town known for the Lake Villa Nature Reserve.
The stage offers a day of free activities: yoga, meditation, qigong, tai chi, forest bathing, and nature trekking. The setting of Lake Villa and the surrounding woods provides an ideal backdrop for relaxation and reconnection with the alpine environment.
The 2026 edition, the eleventh, revolves around the theme Satya, a Sanskrit term evoking truth and authenticity. A common thread that runs through all stages of the festival, also supported by moments of meeting and reflection.
Organized by the association The Hub Ayas, YogaMonterosa annually celebrates diverse locations and communities in the Val d'Ayas. In Challand-Saint-Victor, the day of practices also becomes an opportunity to discover the Lake Villa Reserve through the lens of wellness and slow tourism.
The Challand-Saint-Victor stage of the YogaMonterosa Festival 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th. The eleventh edition, themed Satya - the value of truth, is organized by the association The Hub Ayas.
All activities are free, set against the natural backdrop of the municipality and the Lake Villa Reserve.
The detailed hourly schedule will be communicated by the organizers (The Hub Ayas Association, tel. +39 347 0006711) closer to the event. All activities are free to attend, with booking often recommended.
Challand-Saint-Victor is reached from the Verrès motorway exit (A5), heading up the Val d'Ayas. Lake Villa is accessible via a short and pleasant walk.
Activities are free. Booking may be required for some practices; check with the organizers (tel. +39 347 0006711).
Yoga mat, comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, and water.
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Challand-Saint-Victor (Val d'Ayas)
Challand-Saint-Victor, 11020 Challand-Saint-Victor