Religious Heritage of Aosta Valley
The Aosta Valley preserves a dense network of religious sites spanning nearly two millennia. This selection features the 4th-century Aosta Cathedral and the Romanesque Collegiate Church of Saint Ursus, known for its 12th-century cloister. The list also includes high-altitude pilgrimage sites like the Great St Bernard Hospice and the sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Guérison at the foot of Mont Blanc. From the 15th-century frescoes in Arnad to the Baroque Santuario di Machaby, these sites reflect the region's spiritual history and distinct alpine architecture.
A Aosta Cathedral
Aosta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Aosta, in north-west Italy, built in the 4th century.
B Collegiate church of Saint Ursus
The Collegiate church of Saint Ursus is a collegiate church in Aosta, northern Italy, dedicated to Saint Ursus of Aosta.
C Great St Bernard Hospice
Situated literally at the end of the world, this hospice is known for breeding the St. Bernard dog that later helped rescuing travellers.
D Chiesa di San Pantaleone
Located in the center of Courmayeur, this church is dedicated to Saint Pantaleon and Saint Valentine. It features a prominent bell tower and houses several 18th-century altars.
E Notre Dame de Guérison sanctuary
Notre-Dame de Guérison is a Christian sanctuary situated in Courmayeur, at the foot of Mont Chétif, along the Val Veny road that leads to…
F Santuario di Machaby
A Baroque pilgrimage church in Arnad dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows. It is situated on a scenic plateau and features a 17th-century stone structure with traditional slate roofing.
G Chiesa di san Martino - Parrocchiale Arnad
An 11th-century Romanesque church known for its well-preserved 15th-century frescoes depicting the life of Saint Martin and the labors of the months.
H Santuario Di Plout
Located in the hamlet of Plout, this sanctuary is dedicated to Our Lady of All Power. The 19th-century structure stands on a site associated with miraculous healings since the 1300s.
I Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giovanni Battista
Rebuilt in 1725 in the center of Gressoney-Saint-Jean, this parish church houses a museum of sacred art and features a distinctive bulbous bell tower.
J Santo Stefano
A 15th-century church in Aosta built over a 5th-century paleo-Christian site. The facade is decorated with a large fresco of Saint Christopher.
K Santuario di Voury - Notre-Dame-de-Grâce de Voury
A 19th-century sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Grace, located near Gaby. It is a local pilgrimage site featuring several devotional wayside shrines.
L Chiesa di Santa Croce
A 17th-century Baroque church in Aosta’s historic center, notable for its trompe-l'œil facade painting and its location near the ancient Roman walls.
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