Antey-Saint-André
Edited by:
Massimo Martini
Introduction
Antey-Saint-André è il primo comune che si incontra risalendo la Valtournenche, situato a 1074 metri d’altitudine in un vasto pianoro che offre un punto di osservazione privilegiato sull’imponente Cervino. La vista spettacolare di questa montagna, spesso innevata, si staglia all'orizzonte in netto contrasto con il verde dei boschi e il cielo azzurro, creando un paesaggio iconico che anticipa l’ambiente alpino della Valle d’Aosta.
Description
Information sheet
Area: 11.80 square km
Altitude: 1074m
Maximum elevation: Bois de Supplin (2112m)
Number of inhabitants: 626
Name in dialect: Antéy
Inhabitant name: Antesans - Antesan, Antesane
Patron Saint: Saint Andrew the Apostle (30 November)
Website:www.antey.it
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Neighbouring municipalities: Chamois, Châtillon, La Magdeleine, Saint-Denis, Torgnon, Valtournenche
Villages and hamlets: Avout, Bourg, Buisson, Cérian, Challien, Chesod, Chessin, Covalou, Épaillon, Fiernaz, Filey, Grand-Moulin, Hérin, Liex, Lillaz, Lod, Moulin, Navillod, Noussan, Nuarsaz, Petit-Antey, Poutaz, Ruvère, Villettaz
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Description
This is the first commune you come across on your way up the Valtournenche. Situated at an altitude of 1074m on a vast plateau, it offers a very famous view of the landscape: it is from here that the entire silhouette of the Matterhorn can be seen for the first time, which appears isolated at the bottom of the valley, often cloaked in white contrasting with the green of the woods and the blue of the sky.
The history of the village is linked to that of the Valtournenche.
The history of the village is linked to that of the seigniory of Cly, which originally belonged to a branch of the Challant family. From 1376, when Amadeus of Savoy regained direct control of the seigniory due to the misdeeds of his feudal lords, it passed from family to family until 1843. Antey only occupied a prominent place in regional history between 1522 and 1523, when the presence of Protestant preachers on its territory is attested. The parish was placed under interdict and the so-called reformers were driven out.
The parish was also banned.
Like all the municipalities in the valley, Antey had an almost exclusively agricultural economy, which today has turned into a purely touristic one. Its medium altitude makes it an ideal resort for children and the elderly, especially in the summer, but there is no shortage of infrastructure for sports enthusiasts either: there is a paragliding centre, some sport climbing walls and, in the winter months, snow permitting, a popular cross-country skiing ring.
This is the first municipality one encounters on the way up the Valtournenche. Situated at an altitude of 1074 m on a vast plateau, it offers a famous scenic view: in fact, it is from here that the entire outline of the Cervino, which appears isolated at the bottom of the valley, often cloaked in white contrasting with the green of the woods and the blue of the sky.
The history of the village is linked to that of the seigniory of Cly, which originally belonged to a branch of the Challant family. From 1376, when Amadeus of Savoy regained direct control of the seigniory due to the misdeeds of his feudal lords, it passed from family to family until 1843. Antey only occupied a prominent place in regional history between 1522 and 1523, when the presence of Protestant preachers on its territory is attested. The parish was interdicted and the so-called reformers were driven out.
Like all the municipalities in the valley, Antey had an almost exclusively agricultural economy, which today has turned into a purely touristic one. Its medium altitude makes it an ideal resort for children and the elderly, especially in the summer, but there is no shortage of infrastructure for sports enthusiasts either: there is a paragliding centre, several sport climbing walls and, in the winter months, snow permitting, a popular cross-country skiing ring.
Information
Superficie: 11,80 kmq
Altitudine: 1.074 m
Maggior elevazione: Bois de Supplin (2112m)
Numero abitanti: 557 (al 31.12.20)
Nome in dialetto: Antéy
Nome abitanti: Antesans - Antesan, Antesane
Santo Patrono: Sant'Andrea Apostolo (30 novembre)
Sito internet: www.comune.antey-st-andre.ao.it
Comuni confinanti: Chamois, Châtillon, La Magdeleine, Saint-Denis, Torgnon, Valtournenche