Holiday apartment in Arnad: Food, Culture and Mountains

Arnad between food, culture and the mountains

Arnad lies at an altitude of 340 metres in a section of the central valley that widens into a small plain. This distinctive landscape provides the setting for a journey in which regional products and traditional crafts feature alongside a museum in a parish church, castles, sport climbing and mountains. A holiday apartment in Arnad can be planned around specific destinations: the Festa del Valle d’Aosta Lard d’Arnad DOP, the Museo parrocchiale di Arnad, Castello Vallaise or Corma di Machaby.

The Festa del Valle d’Aosta Lard d’Arnad DOP

A special culinary tradition is the Festa del Valle d’Aosta Lard d’Arnad DOP. It is a tradition in Arnad that has been repeated for around fifty years. The Festa includes tastings of local products displayed by farmers in the characteristic little houses. It also includes practical demonstrations of traditional crafts under the title “TRAVAL D’IN CO”. Anyone wishing to combine regional specialities and crafts in Arnad will find the Festa del Valle d’Aosta Lard d’Arnad DOP, with its tastings and demonstrations, a suitable opportunity.

Culture between the 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 and has three floors flanked by two square towers. The museum and castle offer different focal points: here, the sacred setting is central, while there, the focus is on the historic architecture with its distinctive structure.

Sport climbing and the Santuario di Machaby

Corma di Machaby in the municipality of Arnad is now the most important sport-climbing centre in the Aosta Valley. In addition, the Santuario di Notre-Dame aux Neiges di Machaby once again welcomes worshippers, pilgrims and visitors. Anyone wishing to combine sport climbing and a religious visit in Arnad will find two specific destinations in Corma di Machaby and the Santuario di Notre-Dame aux Neiges di Machaby.

Castles and museums in the surrounding area

Castello di Issogne, a castle, is located in the immediate vicinity of Arnad. Also in the immediate vicinity of Arnad are Castello di Verrès, a castle, Museo delle Alpi Nel Forte, a museum, and Forte di Bard, a fortress.

Mountains around Arnad

Col di Courtil, a mountain, is located in the immediate vicinity of Arnad. Tète de Cou, a mountain, is also located in the immediate vicinity of Arnad. Mont Crabun, a mountain, is additionally located in the area around Arnad, and Monte d'Arpille, a mountain, is also situated there. Anyone wishing to include the mountain landscape around Arnad will find Col di Courtil, Tète de Cou, Mont Crabun and Monte d'Arpille.

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