The Location
Opposite the Champoluc cable car, a traditional mountain chalet captures the gaze. It’s Osteria Il Balivo, a traditional restaurant with an unusual soul.
As soon as you step inside, you’re greeted by the enveloping scent of wood and mountain herbs, the aroma of freshly opened wine flowing into the glass, and a light, almost festive atmosphere. A refined Alpine landscape comes to life in this intimate mountain chalet.
The warmth is enveloping, and you immediately feel the desire to leave the world behind. Your gaze wanders among the details, knowing you’re in the right place. The candles on the tables, the attention to fabrics and decorations, harmoniously interwoven between wood and stone, create the magical atmosphere our guests love to treasure in their memories.
The Balivo—a figure who in the Middle Ages represented the Count of Savoy in the Aosta Valley—today is the guardian of the region’s culinary excellence, passionately selecting the finest Alpine flavors.
The Menu
The menu changes with the seasons, ensuring freshness and quality thanks to a careful selection of ingredients. The staff works with care, prioritizing the authenticity of local products.
Aosta Valley tradition is reinterpreted by Chefs Andrea Massazza Gal and Pierluigi Sguazzini, who offers a contemporary and never boring take, showcasing the authentic flavors of the mountains.
On the wine list, you’ll find the best of Italian production, with a special focus on heroic mountain viticulture. The selected Aosta Valley wines are born from a choice based on trust and direct knowledge of the winemakers and their work. Because, for us, friendship is a value that can also be savored at the table.
