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Echallod Bridge

Arnad

The Echallod Bridge is a stone pedestrian bridge, one of the most picturesque in the Aosta Valley region. Restored several times over the centuries, it connects the hamlets of upper and lower Echallod to the other villages of the municipality of Arnad, …

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The Medieval village of Ville

Arnad

The village includes the Ohta house-fort, an interesting manor compound built around a significantly large Late Medieval tower with walls over two metres thick and an entrance about 8 metres off the ground. In the fourteenth century, the village was most …

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Upper Castle

Arnad

Situated in a position dominating the village, on the side of the Machaby valley, the castle is at present in ruins. It was probably built by the noble De Arnado family in the 13th century. In the 14th century it was the residence of the Valleise …

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Vallaise Castle

Arnad

Built by the Vallaise family in the 17th century, the castle has 3 storeys flanked by 2 four-sided towers. The internal façade opens onto the courtyard, wit a double arcade of light stone columns. Interesting frescoes of ten fiefdoms owned by the …

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Ville fortified house and tower

Arnad

In the hamlet of Ville stands a complex of buildings, currently in a state of decay and used as a rural dwelling, consisting of a fortified house and a tower, also known as Tor de l’Ohta. The square plan tower is missing its upper section and has walls …

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Churches and shrines
Chiesa di San Martino - Arnad

Parish Church of San Martino

Arnad

The Church of San Martino is located in the chief town of Arnad-Le-Vieux. The current building has a trapezoidal layout, with three naves that preserve a roof made of Gothic, low pointed cross vaults. The pillars support large arches that rest on …

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Saint Laurent Chapel in Bonavesse

Arnad

Built in 1672 in the hamlet of Bonavesse, a village situated in a hilly area. The chapel is shaped like a rectangular hall with a presbytery, covered by barrel vaults with decorated groins. The facade has a central doorway with two windows alongside it …

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Saint Rocco chapel

Arnad

The chapel is located in the hamlet of Clos de Barme. The date of its foundation is unknown. It was restored for the first time in 1653 and was rebuilt more recently at the summit of this village. The patron saint’s feast day is celebrated on the 16th of …

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Sant'Anna Chapel in Echallogne

Arnad

Situated on the Echallogne “pass” in the mountains. It was built in 1693. It was destroyed by the earthquake of 1968 and was restored in 1981. Sant’Anna is celebrated on the 26th of July.

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Sant'Antonio Abate Chapel in Ville

Arnad

Situated in the hamlet of Ville, in the old town of Arnad. At a first glance the depiction of the saint frescoed on the facade stands out. The entrance is protected by the large projection from the roof, the beam of which has the date 1785 inscribed on …

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Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.