Castles in Valle d'Aosta, Italy 2023

Most reviewed Castles in Valle d'Aosta

4.5 Castello di Fénis (1.825 reviews)
- Fascinating castle
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles

Among the most famous of the castles in the Aosta Valley, Fenis strikes visitors with its triumph of towers and crenellated walls. The castle sits on flat ground, which is unusual; Aimone de Challant improved it by building an impressive defensive system, which also features double curtain walls. However, more than being a fortress, the Fenis castle was a prestigious and refined residence: the courtyard and the rooms inside are rich in frescoes - the result of a decorating campaign started by Aimone’s son, Bonifacio in all likelihood. Not to miss is the famous St. George slaying the dragon by Jacquerio and his school, on the stone semicircular courtyard staircase. Many of the furnishings present, which are not original to the castle, were purchased by Alfredo d’Andrade, then Superintendent of Fine Arts, who supervised the restoration work at the end of the nineteenth century thus restoring the castle to its former glory. See more..
4.5 Castel Savoia (1.122 reviews)
- really impressive!
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles

With its pointed turrets standing out from the surrounding woods, the castle of Queen Margarita of Savoy looks straight out of a fairy tale. Though it was built on models of the late Middle Ages, it dates from the early Twentieth century. It was then equipped with the latest technical equipment of that time, and it is surrounded by a large park with all the dependencies and a rocky Alpine garden with many botanical species. The interior still shows part of the original furnishings: paintings, stained glass, wood panelling, coffered ceilings and furniture made according to the taste of the Queen, she is evoked in all its parts by the flower bearing her name. The tour includes the ground and the first floor, connected by a spectacular wooden staircase with griffins and eagles. See more..
4.5 Castello di Issogne (768 reviews)
- Worth a visit!
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles

The famous pomegranate fountain in the courtyard and the frescoes of the portico are of an extraordinary expressive power. Here are two reasons for this apparently humble building to be one of the most significant and fascinating castles of the Aosta Valley. Rebuilt at the end of the fourteenth century, after the Challant family bought it, its magnificent halls and rooms were conceived by George of Challant in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century, at the turn between the last splendours of the Middle Ages and the innovations of the Renaissance. Thanks to the restoration of late nineteenth century all the richness of the original paintings and furniture has come to us in perfect conditions. See more..
4.5 Castello di Verrès (616 reviews)
- The cube over the hill
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles

Majestic, essential, powerful: these are the three adjectives that best describe this castle. A stone cube built in the late fourteenth century by Yblet of Challant on the rock overlooking the town of Verrès, in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. The military character of this building perfectly melts with elegant carved stone details decorating its windows, doors and shelves of monumental chimneys. A stunning staircase with flying buttresses reaches the upper floors. Every year the halls of the castle hosts the traditional carnival characters of Verrès, in a blend of history and legend. See more..
4.0 Castello Reale di Sarre (586 reviews)
- A Gem waiting to be discovered!
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles

The time span of almost a millennium represents the background of this castle. It was built in its present form at the beginning of the eighteenth century and in 1869 it became the property of the king Victor Emmanuel II of Italy, who chose him as one of his favourite hunting lodges. The visit includes the royal apartments on the main floor with the living room and the trophy gallery, an extraordinary tribute to the king's passion for hunting, here transformed into decorative art. Some teaching rooms were arranged on the ground floor to explore the history of the royal hunts in the Alps and the history of the castle, while the second floor rooms retrace the history of the Savoy dynasty in the twentieth century through the furniture and the portraits. See more..
4.0 Castello Sarriod de La Tour (297 reviews)
- Please note:
Temporarily closed - Closed until Mar 31, 2023 Spent < 1 hour Castles

The origins of this fortified complex are still unknown. It is made up of buildings all dating from different periods and all belonging to the noble family of Sarriod from the thirteenth to the early nineteenth century. Some valuable wall paintings from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, the period when the family reached the top of its political prestige, can be admired all along the visit. The "Heads Room", with its ceiling supported by 171 corbels carved into grotesque shapes, monsters and fantastic animals, is one of the original carving wooden late Gothic profane masterpieces. See more..
4.0 Castello di Ussel (115 reviews)
- Beautiful
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles

I like the structure of this castle one of the good castle of Aosta valley there's an event sometimes inside and you need to do a booking it has a nice view of Chatillon and Saint Vincent I go with my dog outside the castle and we play and enjoy the beautiful view. See more..
4.0 Castello di Introd (100 reviews)
- A privately owned castle worth visiting
Spent 1-2 hours Castles

The original castle probably dates back to the 12th century and it was initially made up of a squared tower surrounded by a stone wall. Towards 1260 Pierre Sarriod from Introd enlarged the castle and in the 15th century it underwent more changes, acquiring the almost round polygonal shape that sets it apart from the other castles in Aosta Valley. These changes mark the apogee of the Sarriod lineage, in whose power were the dominions of Introd and of La Tour (Saint-Pierre). The Castle underwent two destructive fires during the second half of the 19th century and was restored at the beginning of the 20th century by Chevalier Gonella, availing of the work of architect Chevalley. On the plain in front of the castle there is a magnificent building; one of the rare examples left of constructions made entirely out of wood, which is the typical medieval architecture in Aosta Valley: a 15th century barn where wheat and seeds were stored. The wrought iron locks on the two doors date back to the time of the original construction. One of them, of particular beauty, represents a castle. Introd Castle now belongs to Count and Countess Caracciolo of Brienza, is on loan for use of Introd municipality and is managed by Fondation Grand Paradis, who gurantees guided tours. The panorama from the top of the 13th-century tower is magnificient, with the view of Mont Blanc and the other peaks surrounding Aosta. See more..
4.0 Castello Gamba (94 reviews)
- Castle concert by Davide Dugros
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles

From the outside it may look like a grim feudal castle. It is actually a comfortable modern house instead, built between 1901 and 1903 by Baron Charles-Maurice Gamba for the sake of the young bride, the Countess Angélique Passerin d'Entrèves. As it recently turned into the Modern and Contemporary Art Museum, this castle hosts in its halls more than 150 works of the twentieth century masters, the best painting, sculpture and graphics collection the Aosta Valley Autonomous Region ever gathered since 1948. Some majestic monumental trees, including a redwood measuring more than 36 meters of height, form a wide large park around the building, designed by the Turinese landscape architect Giuseppe Roda. See more..
4.0 Castello di Aymavilles (89 reviews)
- Not to be missed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles • Art Museums

Built on a hill at the mouth of the Cogne valley, the Aymavilles castle is easily recognizable for its elegant structure: four imposing circular towers, crowned by battlements, are placed at the corners of the central building, as if to protect it. The castle, whose origin dates back to the twelfth century, has undergone massive changes over the centuries, gradually abandoning its initial defensive function to transform itself in the eighteenth century into a refined stately home, surrounded by a large park. In 1970 the complex was sold to the regional administration, which carried out major restoration and renovation of the interiors and exteriors, thus highlighting the eighteenth-century characteristics of the residence, which anticipated the Rococo style in the Aosta Valley. Today the manor is presented with renewed splendor, strongly characterized by the double presence of imposing medieval towers and smooth eighteenth-century surfaces. See more..
3.5 Castello di Saint-Pierre (39 reviews)
- Attractively Looking Castle
Spent 1-2 hours Castles

This castle has a very attractive look from the road or even from the parking lot. There is a nice church next to it. We could not go inside because the castle was closed. Castello di Saint-Pierre as many castles in Aosta valley gives a good charm to the area. See more..
4.0 Castello di Quart (37 reviews)
- Use a car or walk up there
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles

Go up and see this marvel. There is a great view of the Aosta Valley from there. The only disappointment - one cannot go inside. See more..
4.0 Castello Di Cly (33 reviews)
- Nice
Spent < 1 hour Castles

A good historical castle to pass by and take a nice photo the castle is closed I think for renovation but not sure when they will open but most of the walls inside are broken but I recommend when your in aosta valley to past by here See more..
4.5 Castello di Graines (28 reviews)
- CASTELLO AFFASCINANTE ✨
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Anche se del castello è diroccato, merita davvero una visita!

Posto in cima ad un promontorio roccioso che permette di dominare la valle.
Luogo davvero suggestivo!

Lascio qualche foto che parlerà da sè. See more..
4.5 Castello di Pilato (24 reviews)
- Imperdibile!
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Questo pezzo di storia valdostana è stato sapientemente messo a disposizione per eventi: concerti, degustazioni, ecc. Ottima la gestione da parte della vineria wine not....ottimi i vini , i prodotti e l'accoglienza. Molto suggestiva l'illuminazione....e nonostante sia all' aperto non fa per niente freddo. Bravi!!! See more..
3.5 Châtel-Argent (22 reviews)
- Quick Hike Nice View
Spent 1-2 hours Castles

"Vivre Chatel-Argent” is an itinerary that winds its way around the Chatel-Argent fortress, that, with its 15-metre-high tower, dominates the village of Villeneuve: the trails in the greenery lead to Saint Mary Church, a Romanesque church rising up on an Early Christian settlement, an imposing donjon and XII century Saint Columba chapel. See more..
3.5 Castello Baraing (13 reviews)
- Standing Proud
Architectural Buildings • Castles

This castle stands proud on top of Pont-Saint-Martin overlooking the city, maintenance of this place has been kept up with the colours and painting of the wall quite vibrant See more..
4.0 Castello di La Mothe (10 reviews)
- Merita un passaggio
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Merita una visita sicuramente. Aree intorno al castello ben tenute.
Libero accesso e bella vista sulla città See more..
4.5 Chateau Vallaise (9 reviews)
- Wow
Tuesday: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles

In fase di restauro della facciata esterna ! Castello molto ben conservato e bellissimi gli affreschi al suo interno ! See more..
4.0 Castello di Nus (7 reviews)
- bellissimo castello
Spent < 1 hour Castles

La struttura è veramente bella e affascinante dal punto di vista storico. Castello da visitare, ottima l'esposizione della guida See more..
4.0 Castello di Suzey (6 reviews)
- magico
Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • Castles

Per arrivarci si sale verso Gressoney e, a un paio di Km sopra Pont Saint Martin, si prende a dx verso Ivery. Poi sono esattamente 4km per arrivare nell’area del castello in località Susey; lì finisce la strada. Tenete conto che questa strada, pur asfaltata, è stretta e piuttosto esposta, per cui se siete timorosi alla guida lasciate perdere.

Del Castello, o forse meglio casa-forte, seppur imponente, non rimane molto e il tutto è in mezzo ai rovi; ciò nonostante il posto è veramente magico con i suoi declivi a prato e il magnifico panorama verso la valle. Un posto ideale per un picnic lontano dalla folla. Seppur a pochi minuti dalla ‘civiltà’ pare di essere in un altro mondo.

Da vedere anche l’Etang de Holay, (500mt prima di Susey) un area umida con una interessante micro flora. Altro posto ottimo per un picnic. See more..
4.0 Castello Di Villa (5 reviews)
- Antico maniere ✨
Historic Sites • Castles

I ruderi del castello di Villa si trovano all’interno della riserva naturale “Lago di Villa” nel comune di Challand-Saint-Victor.
Questo castello è posizionato su un promontorio roccioso raggiungibile a piedi tramite un sentiero ben segnalato.

Si può lasciare l'auto in un comodo parcheggio lungo la strada e poi si prosegue a piedi e si raggiunge dopo circa 10/15 minuti.

Oltre al rudere, da quassù, la vista è magnifica e se si viene in Val d'Ayas merita farci un salto

Noi l'abbiamo unito alla visita del lago Villa (abbiamo lasciato una recensione anche in merito a quello)

E poi concluso con la visita della cascata di Isollaz.
Se avete bisogno di aiuto chiedeteci senza problemi =)

In definitiva, consigliato!! See more..
3.5 Castello Vecchio (5 reviews)
- Il medioevo vicino
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Una breve passeggiata tra le vigne permette di raggiungere sia il Castello Baraing che il Castel Vej,
Secondo me per capire come il paese di Pont saint Martin si è sviluppato questa passeggiata permette di osservare il paese da dentro e poi da sopra e di capirne le varie modifiche subite. See more..
4.5 Castello di Saint Germain (3 reviews)
- antico e stupendo
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dopo una sosta gastronomica in zona abbiammo deciso di vedere da vicino questa antichita ne vale la pena,
dopo una sosta gastronomica in zona abbiammo deciso di vedere da vicino questa antichita ne vale la pena, See more..
5.0 Castello di Avise (3 reviews)
- Torneremo
Spent < 1 hour Castles

Cenone di capodanno davvero ottimo: qualità dei piatti, cadenza nel servizio, brindisi all'aperto con fuochi d'artificio. Massima soddisfazione See more..
4.0 Casaforte di Tarambel (1 review)
- Piccola casaforte
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Piccola casaforte raggiungibile con un breve percorso a piedi dalla frazione di Epinel. Edificio molto ben conservato, suggestivo per la posizione isolata fra i pascoli. Ottimi pannelli informativi. See more..
5.0 Castello di Montmayeur (1 review)
- Passeggiata nel bosco
Spent < 1 hour Castles
Luogo affascinante caratterizzato dalla posizione che consente di controllare il territorio circostante e, contemporaneamente, di rimanere nascosto per chi si dirige verso il sito. See more..
4.0 Castello Di Chatelard (1 review)
- Escursione ex Madonnina e deviazione castello di Chatelard
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Per arrivare al castello siamo partiti dalla frazione La Clusaz di La Salle, dove abbiamo lasciato l'auto. Si imbocca l'ex sentiero delle Madonnine (che noi abbiamo percorso tutto) e si percorrono circa 2 km tra boschi e prati e qualche scultura di legno, una sola madonnina, sino ad arrivare al ponte del torrente Colomba. Ritorniamo indietro salendo la ripida mulattiera lastricata che prima avevamo fatto scendendo....
Dopo circa 200 metri una deviazione a sinistra ci conduce su una mulattiera che supera dei vigneti, e prosegue in un sentiero. Dopo circa 1,4 km si arriva al villaggio Chateau da cui si possono ammirare i resti del castello con la sua alta torre di 18 metri.
Il percorso delle Madonnine, o (Tzanta Merla se fatto al contrario partendo da Morgex) è lungo 4,2 km (a/r) pianeggiante a parte mulattiera lastricata, la deviazione per il castello 1,4 km con dislivello di metri 170. See more..
3.0 La Torre Di Gignod (1 review)
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3.0 Casaforte L'Castel (1 review)
- Bella ma..
Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Sicuramente una bella e maestosa struttura piena di storia e di memoria ma credo andrebbe valorizzata un poco meglio ed un poco di più. Lo meriterebbe. Si erge nel cuore del paese e ci si arriva tramite deviazioni del corso principale. See more..
Castello di Chenal (0 review)
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Casaforte di Planaval (0 review)
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Castello di Blonay (0 review)
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Castello Charles (0 review)
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Castello Vallaise de la Cote (0 review)
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