Exploring Rhêmes-Saint-Georges

Intriguingly, the Rhêmes Valley is known as "smugglers valley", let’s find out why as we wander around the hamlets that make up this incredible municipality, whose name comes from Greek. Exploring Rhêmes-Saint-Georges is a podcast produced on behalf of  Territori Svelati for the  Rhêmes-Saint-Georges Municipality.Editorial coordination and original texts: Franz RossiNarrator: Kate DawsonSound Design: Franz RossiProduced by: Borioula Media Company

Even as you drive along the road at the bottom of the valley, it is impossible to miss.The church dedicated to Saint Georges stands out on a rocky peak overlooking this paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.The bearded vulture, which is now one of the village’s iconic animals, is ruler of the skies here. Exploring Rhêmes-Saint-Georges is a podcast produced on behalf of  Territori Svelati for the Rhêmes-Saint-Georges Municipality.Editorial coordination and original texts: Franz RossiTranslator: Kate DawsonNarrator: Kate DawsonSound Design: Franz RossiProduced by: Borioula Media Company

From the Lo Berlò playground you can follow three different itineraries that will introduce you to the local rye industry, from cultivation to the production of pan ner, the Aosta Valley’s traditional bread.The Maison Pellissier is just behind the playground and is a useful information point in July and August. Exploring Rhêmes-Saint-Georges is a podcast produced on behalf of  Territori Svelati for the  Rhêmes-Saint-Georges Municipality.Editorial coordination and original texts: Franz RossiTranslator: Kate DawsonNarrator: Kate DawsonSound Design: Franz RossiProduced by: Borioula Media Company

While visiting Melignon, you will discover a mysterious language, a local slang spoken by the Rhêmes valley ramoneurs – the chimney sweeps.This was an exhausting yet sought-after job, so much so they used to leave from here and clean chimneys in Piedmont and the whole Aosta Valley. Exploring Rhêmes-Saint-Georges is a podcast produced on behalf of  Territori Svelati for the Rhêmes-Saint-Georges Municipality.Editorial coordination and original texts: Franz RossiTranslator: Kate DawsonNarrator: Kate DawsonSound Design: Franz RossiProduced by: Borioula Media Company