Some of our favourite places in Valle D'Aosta
Food scene
Talon Ristopub Pizzeria
36 Località Saint BéninGreat pizzas, just 5 minutes away by car.
Victory
60 Via Jean Baptiste de TillierOur favourite pizzeria in the centre of Aosta, really friendly staff and huge pizzas.
Hostaria del Calvino
24 Via Croce di CittàGood local cuisine
Chalet du Soleil
Frazione GonradA great place to eat or relax with a drink if you are visiting Pila.
Sightseeing
A spectacular way to see the valley. This picture was taken from my balcony as the balloon drifted past!
Charbonnier Mongolfiere
165 Localita' AmeriqueA spectacular way to see the valley. This picture was taken from my balcony as the balloon drifted past!
Park Zwierząt Introd
9 Località Villes DessousA great day out for the children (and adults too).
Spectacular waterfalls especially in spring with the snow melt, follow the path from the village of Lillaz all the way to the top (not suitable if you have mobilty problems). The pretty village is an ideal place to enjoy lunch or an icecream. Approx 50 minutes away by car.
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Wodospady Lillaz
Spectacular waterfalls especially in spring with the snow melt, follow the path from the village of Lillaz all the way to the top (not suitable if you have mobilty problems). The pretty village is an ideal place to enjoy lunch or an icecream. Approx 50 minutes away by car.
An old roman aquaduct, walk along the top of the bridge to the other side of the river and return along the inside of the bridge over the glass floor where you can see the internal chambers.
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Most Pont d'Aël
An old roman aquaduct, walk along the top of the bridge to the other side of the river and return along the inside of the bridge over the glass floor where you can see the internal chambers.
The nature reserveof Les Iles is just 15 minutes walk down the hill through the village or take the car and park beside the pizzeria directly by the path. There is a large lake where you can watch the wildlife and many places to sit and enjoy nature. A level path runs around the reserve which is suitable for children and buggies.
Riserva Naturale Les Iles
The nature reserveof Les Iles is just 15 minutes walk down the hill through the village or take the car and park beside the pizzeria directly by the path. There is a large lake where you can watch the wildlife and many places to sit and enjoy nature. A level path runs around the reserve which is suitable for children and buggies.
Take a tour of the ancient copper mines of Saint Marcel just in the next village.
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Mines of Saint Marcel
Località ServetteTake a tour of the ancient copper mines of Saint Marcel just in the next village.
Skiing/walking/cycling
Our closest ski area. The main Aosta to Pila gondola is just 15 minutes by car. Non skiers can take the gondola up to enjoy the bars and restaurants or go for a walk and experience the amazing views.
In spring the slopes are carpeted in wild flowers and thoughout the warmer months it is a walking and biking paradise. During the summer months the gondola takes walkers and bikers up to Pila, some of the chairlifts are also open to take you high into the moiuntain.
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Pila
4 Str. Pont-SuazOur closest ski area. The main Aosta to Pila gondola is just 15 minutes by car. Non skiers can take the gondola up to enjoy the bars and restaurants or go for a walk and experience the amazing views.
In spring the slopes are carpeted in wild flowers and thoughout the warmer months it is a walking and biking paradise. During the summer months the gondola takes walkers and bikers up to Pila, some of the chairlifts are also open to take you high into the moiuntain.
A great little ski area, perfect for a day out whether downhill skiing or ski touring. Has a lovely bar/restaurant for drinks and lunch. Just 40 minutes by car.
Also a great place to enjoy a days walking in the warmer months.
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Crevacol
A great little ski area, perfect for a day out whether downhill skiing or ski touring. Has a lovely bar/restaurant for drinks and lunch. Just 40 minutes by car.
Also a great place to enjoy a days walking in the warmer months.
There are many walking trails in and around Brissogne, from a half an hour easy stroll to see the chapel of Vaud and the abandoned village to a full days hike to lake Laures and everything in between. Many of the trails are accessible directly from our house.
Brissogne
There are many walking trails in and around Brissogne, from a half an hour easy stroll to see the chapel of Vaud and the abandoned village to a full days hike to lake Laures and everything in between. Many of the trails are accessible directly from our house.
City/town information
The only car free village in the Aosta Valley. Reachable only by cable car or the walking trail. In winter it has a small ski area, in summer you can take the chair lifts from the village and picnic by the lake.
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Chamois
The only car free village in the Aosta Valley. Reachable only by cable car or the walking trail. In winter it has a small ski area, in summer you can take the chair lifts from the village and picnic by the lake.
Our Village
What's in the village?
The commune of Brissogne lies between the Dora Baltea river and the entrance to the Laures valley with a minimum altitude of 531 meters and maximum of 3,523. It consists largely of pasture and woodland in an area of approximately 25 square kilometers. It has a population of around 950 inhabitants spread through its 29 'Frazione'.
The main village centre lies at around 600 meters, there is a small grocery shop, a bar/trattoria, a tabacchi and the bus stop. Slightly further down is the library another bar/trattoria, farmacy and cashpoint machine. At the bottom of the road is a pizzeria.
Brissogne
The commune of Brissogne lies between the Dora Baltea river and the entrance to the Laures valley with a minimum altitude of 531 meters and maximum of 3,523. It consists largely of pasture and woodland in an area of approximately 25 square kilometers. It has a population of around 950 inhabitants spread through its 29 'Frazione'.
The main village centre lies at around 600 meters, there is a small grocery shop, a bar/trattoria, a tabacchi and the bus stop. Slightly further down is the library another bar/trattoria, farmacy and cashpoint machine. At the bottom of the road is a pizzeria.
Leisure
Località Les Iles, 3
3 Località Les IlesJust 5 minutes by car is the open air swimming pool and golf course.