Arnad in the Aosta Valley: Tradition, Castles and Sport Climbing

Arnad in the Central Aosta Valley

Arnad lies at an altitude of 340 metres in a section of the central valley that widens into a small plain. The altitude and the shape of the valley provide the town with a clearly defined spatial setting in which regional traditions, culture, mountains and sport climbing can be experienced at specific locations.

Festival, Products and Craftsmanship

The Festa del Valle d’Aosta Lard d’Arnad DOP is a tradition in Arnad that has been held regularly for around fifty years. The festival includes tastings of local products displayed by farmers in the characteristic little houses. Practical demonstrations of traditional crafts, held under the title “TRAVAL D’IN CO”, are also part of the festival. The Festa combines regional product culture with craft practice. For those interested in culture and friends of local products, this offers two distinct ways of engaging with Arnad.

Parish Church and Castello Vallaise

The Museo parrocchiale di Arnad is located in a side aisle of the parish church of San Martino. Castello Vallaise was built by the Vallaise family in the 17th century. Castello Vallaise has three floors flanked by two square towers. The museum is therefore associated with a religious building, while Castello Vallaise is defined by its construction period, builder and distinctive form with floors and towers. When viewing Castello Vallaise, its construction period is linked to the Vallaise family; three floors and two square towers form its visible structure.

Castles, Museum and Fortress in the Nearby Area

Castello di Issogne, a castle, is located near Arnad. Castello di Verrès, also a castle, is likewise located near Arnad. Museo delle Alpi Nel Forte, a museum, is also located in the vicinity of Arnad. Forte di Bard is likewise near Arnad and is a fortress. Around Arnad, there are therefore two castles, a museum and a fortress representing different cultural and historical sites in the town’s surrounding area.

Mountains and Sport Climbing

Col di Courtil, a mountain, is located near Arnad. Tète de Cou is also located near Arnad and is a mountain. Mont Crabun and Monte d'Arpille are also in the area around Arnad, each being a mountain.

Corma di Machaby in the municipality of Arnad is now the most important centre for sport climbing in the Aosta Valley. For visitors interested in sports, Corma di Machaby is therefore the specific point of reference for sport climbing within the municipality of Arnad, while also being situated in the broader regional context of the Aosta Valley.

Santuario di Notre-Dame aux Neiges di Machaby

The Santuario di Notre-Dame aux Neiges di Machaby is once again welcoming the faithful, pilgrims and visitors.

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