{"id":9626,"date":"2024-03-01T11:03:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T10:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=9626"},"modified":"2024-03-01T11:03:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T10:03:02","slug":"lower-aosta-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/lower-aosta-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Lower Aosta Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/aosta-valley\/\">Aosta Valley<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>East of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/aosta\/\">Aosta<\/a>, the Dora Baltea river crosses the Aosta Valley flowing toward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/piedmont\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Piedmont<\/a>. Several beautiful small mountain towns and villages are located here, while the lateral valleys house numerous ski resort at the foot of some of the most prominent peaks in the Alps. Due to its natural beauty, this area is very popular among tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-14dbdbf4-f52a-4333-a7fb-714a2aef46d2\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-5d8197b7-148f-4777-b3d1-333abf0dd0ed\">Places to see in the Lower Aosta Valley<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#fenis\">F\u00e9nis<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#fenis-castle\">\u272a F\u00e9nis Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#valtournenche\">Valtournenche<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#breuil-cervinia\">\u272a Breuil-Cervinia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#chatillon\">Ch\u00e2tillon<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ussel-castle\">Ussel Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#saint-vincent\">Saint-Vincent<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#baths-of-saint-vincent\">Baths of Saint-Vincent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#verres\">Verr\u00e8s<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#verres-castle\">Verr\u00e8s Castle<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#provostship-of-saint-gilles\">Provostship of Saint-Gilles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#issogne\">Issogne<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#issogne-castle\">Issogne Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#bard\">Bard<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#fort-bard\">\u272a Fort Bard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#pont-saint-martin\">Pont-Saint-Martin<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#pont-saint-martin-1\">Pont Saint-Martin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#gressoney-saint-jean\">Gressoney-Saint-Jean<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#savoy-castle\">Savoy Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fenis\"><strong>F\u00e9nis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>F\u00e9nis is a small town in Aosta Valley, located east of Aosta. The village is best known for hosting one of the most impressive castles in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_1329f9e9-da33-4093-ada9-643702710216\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fenis-castle\"><strong>\u272a F\u00e9nis Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The F\u00e9nis Castle (<em>Castello di F\u00e9nis\/Ch\u00e2teau de F\u00e9nis<\/em>) is among the most famous and best preserved medieval castles in Aosta Valley, and a symbol of the entire region. Erected in the Late Middle Ages, its current appearance dates between the 14th and 15th century, also featuring some later additions. It was used as a residence by local lords, but it was later abandoned. Now restored, the castle serves as a museum and it hosts various historic decorations and frescoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Localit\u00e0 Chez Sapin, 1, 11020 F\u00e9nis AO<br>Coordinates: 45.7370, 7.4888<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MbXp8tQmvVCpY9yH9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_3496766e-9c78-46bb-a4ad-39514aa1b06c\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"valtournenche\"><strong>Valtournenche<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valtournenche is a municipality occupying part of the valley of the same name in Aosta Valley, near the border with Switzerland. The area is a popular tourist destination and ski resort due to its proximity to the Matterhorn.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_5c51d053-1829-4662-a3a2-2e04daca6b81\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breuil-cervinia\"><strong>\u272a Breuil-Cervinia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Breuil-Cervinia is one of the most popular ski resorts in Italy, located on the southern side of the <strong>Cervino\/Cervin\/Matterhorn<\/strong>, one of the highest summits of the Alps. The area is famous for its breathtaking natural environment and it is a busy destination both in winter and in summer. A series of cable cars links the village with some of the surrounding peaks, and the town of Zermatt on the Swiss side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Frazione Breuil Cervinia, 11028 Breuil-Cervinia AO<br>Coordinates: 45.9336, 7.6297<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/s3NhXHGyuLEJ8tWx8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f96187e5-d667-4160-be8f-f0704727f465\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chatillon\"><strong>Ch\u00e2tillon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ch\u00e2tillon is a town located east of Aosta in Aosta Valley. Over the centuries, it developed as a local center of commerce due to its central position in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_7bad457c-4f32-496a-a929-c5fcb264d6e2\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ussel-castle\"><strong>Ussel Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ussel Castle (<em>Castello di Ussel\/Ch\u00e2teau d&#8217;Ussel<\/em>) is a medieval castle located on top of a hill overlooking Ch\u00e2tillon. The fortress was built in the 14th century but it was abandoned only after a few decades. Now restored, it houses a museum of local history and it preserves many of its original features and decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Castello di Ussel, 11024 Ussel AO<br>Coordinates: 45.7416, 7.6282<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/aWb4VgWmMEmf4yDGA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_538d4947-1d19-4b3a-af84-bc3dd9b12412\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"saint-vincent\"><strong>Saint-Vincent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Saint-Vincent is a town in eastern Aosta Valley. The city is a popular tourist destination thanks to its hot springs and one of the few casinos in Italy, but it also features a few historic structures.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c54548ad-fbde-4fba-b3ea-53705f420461\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"baths-of-saint-vincent\"><strong>Baths of Saint-Vincent<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Baths of Saint Vincent (<em>Terme di Saint-Vincent\/Thermes de Saint-Vincent<\/em>) is a thermal establishment first opened in the 18th century. The spa was often visited by members of the Savoy family and many other nobles, becoming a popular destination for rich people. The baths have been recently restored and are still in operation today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale IV Novembre, 100, 11027 Saint-Vincent AO<br>Coordinates: 45.7495, 7.6531<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Mh5fZo8ypBagY6w59\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_0f128e6d-7b82-4ceb-8195-d7eb2c3d0622\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verres\"><strong>Verr\u00e8s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Verr\u00e8s is a town located in a valley in southeastern Aosta Valley. The village was for centuries a center of regional importance thanks to its castle and religious complex.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_256020b1-08fe-42e5-8ad3-f51c163fbf5b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verres-castle\"><strong>Verr\u00e8s Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Verr\u00e8s Castle (<em>Castello di Verr\u00e8s\/Ch\u00e2teau de Verr\u00e8s<\/em>) is a fortification erected in the 14th century on a hill overlooking Verr\u00e8s. The castle was important during the Renaissance, but its relevance later declined. Now it hosts a museum and it features some historic decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Localit\u00e0 Ch\u00e2teau, 11029 Verr\u00e8s AO<br>Coordinates: 45.6698, 7.6955<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/sTWrofUQBcCm2Uyy9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_21efd3eb-f1a7-4b0c-8291-df29de58fcb7\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"provostship-of-saint-gilles\"><strong><strong>Provostship of Saint-Gilles<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Provostship of Saint-Gilles (<em>Prevostura di Saint-Gilles\/Pr\u00e9v\u00f4t\u00e9 de Saint-Gilles<\/em>) is a religious complex in Verr\u00e8s. The complex includes various buildings erected between the Late Middle Ages and the 19th century. During its golden age, it was among the most important religious centers in the area, ruling over various parishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: SR45, 1, 11029 Verr\u00e8s AO<br>Coordinates: 45.6693, 7.6914<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oiY3XkUxRCSZ1gEZ9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_3043c504-db11-452e-a6c3-26f7e4c4eeb4\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"issogne\"><strong>Issogne<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Issogne is a municipality in Aosta Valley, located in the southeast of the region. The municipality is centered in La Place, a village that developed since the Late Middle Ages around a castle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_ead0343e-c1b6-4d4e-9cf6-60cf6707de34\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"issogne-castle\"><strong>Issogne Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Issogne Castle (<em>Castello di Issogne\/Ch\u00e2teau d&#8217;Issogne<\/em>) is a fortress erected in the 12th century, with various later additions. Around the Renaissance the castle was among the most important ones in the region, and to this day it still features numerous decorations and frescoes from that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Localita, 30, 11020 La Place AO<br>Coordinates: 45.6543, 7.6854<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/S9VUyqnkphtBhNxWA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_e395ec85-3515-42a4-a43c-079de871504f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bard\"><strong>Bard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bard is a small mountain village in Aosta Valley. The hamlet has various historical buildings and it is famous for its large fortress.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f3533e11-ca0d-4a80-8b93-7d9c58908a75\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fort-bard\"><strong>\u272a Fort Bard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fort Bard (<em>Forte di Bard\/Fort de Bard<\/em>) is a large fortified complex located on a hill overlooking Bard, on the site of an ancient medieval fortification. In 1800, 400 Italian soldiers blocked here the 40,000 soldiers of Napoleon&#8217;s army for two weeks. Napoleon was so annoyed at the resistence he faced in Bard that he later ordered the fort to be completely demolished. The current fort was erected during the 1830s by the House of Savoy, but it was abandoned a few decades later. Now restored, it houses the <strong>Museum of the Alps<\/strong> (<em>Museo delle Alpi\/Mus\u00e9e des Alpes<\/em>), which includes exhibits on the history of the Alps and the fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, Snc, 11020 Bard AO<br>Coordinates: 45.6084, 7.7445<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/1Px2orFgmbAV2Xgu7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4cf42132-1415-4788-9c73-a500324045e4\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pont-saint-martin\"><strong>Pont-Saint-Martin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pont-Saint-Martin is a village in southeastern Aosta Valley, at the border with Piedmont. The area was crossed by an ancient Roman road connecting the Po Valley with Gaul, and it takes its name from a historic bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2d6b3834-5f46-43c3-b8ff-cb3348b0a5c2\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pont-saint-martin-1\"><strong>Pont Saint-Martin<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pont Saint-Martin is a Roman bridge erected in the 1st century BCE along the ancient road that connected the Po Valley with Gaul. The bridge is one of the largest and best preserved of its kind, and it is still used to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza IV Novembre, 11026 Pont-Saint-Martin AO<br>Coordinates: 45.5993, 7.8001<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/CVc1wPrc4rwFLDLb8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2871d864-44c3-4bf1-8ac8-f28f4913967b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gressoney-saint-jean\"><strong>Gressoney-Saint-Jean<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gressoney-Saint-Jean is a small town in northeastern Aosta Valley. Together with nearby Gressoney-La-Trinit\u00e9 it is inhabited by the German-speaking Walser community. The two towns are popular ski resorts thanks to their proximity to Monte Rosa.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_7d22dee5-8d34-4553-b17d-734e9a3738d1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"savoy-castle\"><strong>Savoy Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Savoy Castle (<em>Castel Savoia\/Ch\u00e2teau Savoie<\/em>) is an elaborate villa erected in eclectic style by the Savoy family between 1899 and 1904. The villa offers a great view on the surrounding mountains, and it features a botanical garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Localit\u00e0 Belvedere, 11025 Gressoney-Saint-Jean AO<br>Coordinates: 45.7641, 7.8266<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/389tLnXeWbMYzpqL6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;\u00a0Aosta Valley East of Aosta, the Dora Baltea river crosses the Aosta Valley flowing toward Piedmont. Several beautiful small mountain towns and villages are located here, while the lateral valleys house numerous ski resort at the foot of some of the most prominent peaks in the Alps. Due to its natural beauty, this area is very popular among tourists. F\u00e9nis F\u00e9nis is a small town in Aosta Valley, located east of Aosta. The village is best known for hosting one of the most impressive castles in the region. \u272a F\u00e9nis Castle The F\u00e9nis Castle (Castello di F\u00e9nis\/Ch\u00e2teau de F\u00e9nis) is among the most famous and best preserved medieval castles in Aosta Valley, and a symbol of the entire region. Erected in the Late Middle Ages, its current appearance dates between the 14th and 15th century, also featuring some later additions. It was used as a residence by local lords, but it was later abandoned. Now restored, the castle serves as a museum and it hosts various historic decorations and frescoes. Address: Localit\u00e0 Chez Sapin, 1, 11020 F\u00e9nis AOCoordinates: 45.7370, 7.4888 Google Maps Valtournenche Valtournenche is a municipality occupying part of the valley of the same name in Aosta Valley, near the border with Switzerland. The area is a popular tourist destination and ski resort due to its proximity to the Matterhorn. \u272a Breuil-Cervinia Breuil-Cervinia is one of the most popular ski resorts in Italy, located on the southern side of the Cervino\/Cervin\/Matterhorn, one of the highest summits of the Alps. The area is famous for its breathtaking natural environment and it is a busy destination both in winter and in summer. A series of cable cars links the village with some of the surrounding peaks, and the town of Zermatt on the Swiss side. Address: Frazione Breuil Cervinia, 11028 Breuil-Cervinia AOCoordinates: 45.9336, 7.6297 Google Maps Ch\u00e2tillon Ch\u00e2tillon is a town located east of Aosta in Aosta Valley. Over the centuries, it developed as a local center of commerce due to its central position in the region. Ussel Castle The Ussel Castle (Castello di Ussel\/Ch\u00e2teau d&#8217;Ussel) is a medieval castle located on top of a hill overlooking Ch\u00e2tillon. The fortress was built in the 14th century but it was abandoned only after a few decades. Now restored, it houses a museum of local history and it preserves many of its original features and decorations. Address: Castello di Ussel, 11024 Ussel AOCoordinates: 45.7416, 7.6282 Google Maps Saint-Vincent Saint-Vincent is a town in eastern Aosta Valley. The city is a popular tourist destination thanks to its hot springs and one of the few casinos in Italy, but it also features a few historic structures. Baths of Saint-Vincent The Baths of Saint Vincent (Terme di Saint-Vincent\/Thermes de Saint-Vincent) is a thermal establishment first opened in the 18th century. The spa was often visited by members of the Savoy family and many other nobles, becoming a popular destination for rich people. The baths have been recently restored and are still in operation today. Address: Viale IV Novembre, 100, 11027 Saint-Vincent AOCoordinates: 45.7495, 7.6531 Google Maps Verr\u00e8s Verr\u00e8s is a town located in a valley in southeastern Aosta Valley. The village was for centuries a center of regional importance thanks to its castle and religious complex. Verr\u00e8s Castle The Verr\u00e8s Castle (Castello di Verr\u00e8s\/Ch\u00e2teau de Verr\u00e8s) is a fortification erected in the 14th century on a hill overlooking Verr\u00e8s. The castle was important during the Renaissance, but its relevance later declined. Now it hosts a museum and it features some historic decorations. Address: Localit\u00e0 Ch\u00e2teau, 11029 Verr\u00e8s AOCoordinates: 45.6698, 7.6955 Google Maps Provostship of Saint-Gilles The Provostship of Saint-Gilles (Prevostura di Saint-Gilles\/Pr\u00e9v\u00f4t\u00e9 de Saint-Gilles) is a religious complex in Verr\u00e8s. The complex includes various buildings erected between the Late Middle Ages and the 19th century. During its golden age, it was among the most important religious centers in the area, ruling over various parishes. Address: SR45, 1, 11029 Verr\u00e8s AOCoordinates: 45.6693, 7.6914 Google Maps Issogne Issogne is a municipality in Aosta Valley, located in the southeast of the region. The municipality is centered in La Place, a village that developed since the Late Middle Ages around a castle. Issogne Castle The Issogne Castle (Castello di Issogne\/Ch\u00e2teau d&#8217;Issogne) is a fortress erected in the 12th century, with various later additions. Around the Renaissance the castle was among the most important ones in the region, and to this day it still features numerous decorations and frescoes from that period. Address: Localita, 30, 11020 La Place AOCoordinates: 45.6543, 7.6854 Google Maps Bard Bard is a small mountain village in Aosta Valley. The hamlet has various historical buildings and it is famous for its large fortress. \u272a Fort Bard Fort Bard (Forte di Bard\/Fort de Bard) is a large fortified complex located on a hill overlooking Bard, on the site of an ancient medieval fortification. In 1800, 400 Italian soldiers blocked here the 40,000 soldiers of Napoleon&#8217;s army for two weeks. Napoleon was so annoyed at the resistence he faced in Bard that he later ordered the fort to be completely demolished. The current fort was erected during the 1830s by the House of Savoy, but it was abandoned a few decades later. Now restored, it houses the Museum of the Alps (Museo delle Alpi\/Mus\u00e9e des Alpes), which includes exhibits on the history of the Alps and the fort. Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, Snc, 11020 Bard AOCoordinates: 45.6084, 7.7445 Google Maps Pont-Saint-Martin Pont-Saint-Martin is a village in southeastern Aosta Valley, at the border with Piedmont. The area was crossed by an ancient Roman road connecting the Po Valley with Gaul, and it takes its name from a historic bridge. Pont Saint-Martin Pont Saint-Martin is a Roman bridge erected in the 1st century BCE along the ancient road that connected the Po Valley with Gaul. The bridge is one of the largest and best preserved of its kind, and it is still used to this day. 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