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Known for the tasty and very tasty Lard d’Arnad and for the production of the D.O.C Montjovet wine, the small medieval village stands on the banks of the Dora Baltea.
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Arnad is known for the famous Lard d’Arnad DOP and the Arnad-Montjovet DOC. Situated on the banks of the Dora Baltea, Arnad has its roots in tradition: from rock climbing among the most famous of the Alps to the walks in the woods of chestnut or between churches and castles, testimonies of a great past. Nature, sport, history, genuine flavors, relaxation.
The door of the Aosta Valley is a small world to discover. The village is characterized by the presence of the typical houses of the forts of medieval origin. Certainly deserve a visit to the Church of St Martin of Tours in Arnad-le-Vieux, The Shrine of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Machaby to the upper castle and the lower one and the monumental complex of Ostia.
To Machaby, at the beginning of the small village, is located the stone of fertility, also said chute of women or Guaita, stone linked to magical rituals celtic. Also present some rocky inscriptions.
In the territory of Arnad and on the bridge of Échallod passes the historic route of the Via Francigena, coming from Verrès direct and subsequently toward Bard and Donnas.
Village of Arnad
Municipality of Arnad
Aosta Valley Municipalities
Aosta Valley Region
Population: 1.269 arnaioti
Altitude centre: 361 m s.l.m.
the Municipality is part of:
Comuni della Via Francigena
Unione valdôtaines Evançon
Municipality
Frazione Closé – Tel. +39 0125 966121
BY CAR
- From Turin: A5 motorway to Valle d’Aosta with exit at Pont-Saint-Martin, then take State Road 26, direction Aosta, and reach the destination.
- From Milan: A4 motorway towards Turin; take the junction to Santhià towards Aosta with exit at Pont-Saint-Martin, then take the Strada Statale 26, towards Aosta, and reach the destination.
- From Aosta: A5 motorway, exit at Verres, then take State Road 26, towards Turin, and reach the destination.
ON THE TRAIN
- Pont-Saint-Martin railway station
BY PLANE
- Aosta Airport
- Turin Airport
What to see in Arnad
Discover what to see in Arnad among monuments, scenic views, museums, churches and symbolic places of the village. A useful selection to plan your visit and explore the area.
What to do in Arnad
If you are wondering what to do in Arnad, here you will find activities, experiences and tours to enjoy the village and its area in an authentic way, among nature, culture, food and wine, and guided routes.
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