Aosta Valley Highlights
Explore the highest peaks of the Alps and the dense historical heritage of Italy's smallest region. This selection features the iconic massifs of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and Gran Paradiso. Beyond the mountains, the valley is defined by strategic fortifications like the massive Fort Bard and the four-towered Castello di Aymavilles. The collection also highlights Aosta's deep history, from the Neolithic Saint-Martin-de-Corléans Megalithic Area to the royal hunting lodge of Castello di Sarre and the regional archaeological museum.
A Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, and the highest mountain in Europe outside the Caucasus mountains,…
B Matterhorn
The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Italy and Switzerland.
C Fort Bard
Fort Bard, also known as Bard Fort, is a fortified complex built in the 19th century by the House of Savoy on a rocky prominence above Bard…
D Savoy Castle, Gressoney-Saint-Jean
Savoy Castle is a historic residence situated in Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Italy, near the village of Òbre Biel.
E Gran Paradiso
The Gran Paradiso or Grand Paradis is a mountain in the Graian Alps in Italy, located between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont regions.
F Castello di Sarre
Originally built in 1710, this castle became a royal hunting lodge for the House of Savoy in 1869. It is notable for its unique interior decorations, particularly the Gallery and Trophy Room, which are adorned with thousands of ibex and chamois horns.
G Castello di Aymavilles
This 12th-century structure is distinguished by four large circular corner towers added in the 15th century and Baroque loggias from the 18th century. It houses the Coda de Rossi collection, featuring ancient artifacts and artworks across several floors.
Saint-Pierre Castle
Saint-Pierre Castle is a late 12th century castle located at Saint-Pierre in the Aosta Valley, Italy.
I Saint-Martin-de-Corléans Megalithic Area
The Saint-Martin-de-Corléans Megalithic Area is an archaeological site that is considered of major importance for the study and knowledge…
J Museo Archeologico Regionale / Musée archéologique régional
Located on the site of the Roman North Gate, this museum displays regional artifacts from the Mesolithic period to the Middle Ages. Highlights include Roman funerary objects and the original Roman gate foundations visible in the basement.
K Klein Matterhorn
The Klein Matterhorn is a peak of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais.
L Sarriod de la Tour Castle
Sarriod de la Tour Castle is a castle in the town of Saint-Pierre by the Dora Baltea River, in Northwestern Italy's Aosta Valley.
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