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The Aosta Valley is a veritable land of castles<\/strong>, towers, and ancient noble residences that tell centuries of history. From the most imposing fortresses<\/strong>, such as the Bard Fortress, to castles that seem to have come out of a fairy tale, each valley preserves unique evidence of lordships, traditions, and legends<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n Staying at the Ou Crierel Hostel gives you the opportunity to explore some of the most fascinating castles in the region, combining cultural visits, spectacular views, and the discovery of villages and landscapes that make the Aosta Valley a special place in every season. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n F\u00e9nis<\/p>\n Discover more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Gressoney-Saint-Jean<\/p>\n Discover more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bard<\/p>\n in the 19th century by the House of Savoy on the rock overlooking<\/p>\n the village of Bard, in the Aosta Valley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Scopri di pi\u00f9<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Arnad<\/p>\n The Vallaise Castle was the most sumptuous residence of the family of the same name in the municipality of Arnad. It was renovated and officially reopened in 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Discover more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Issogne<\/p>\n Passed from the hands of the Bishops of Aosta to those of the Challant family, the castle is a rare example of medieval Alpine painting, with its cycle of frescoes depicting scenes from everyday life in the late Middle Ages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Discover more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Verr\u00e8s<\/p>\n the town of Verr\u00e8s and the Val d’Ayas road.<\/p>\n It stands tall and provides an excellent vantage point.<\/p><\/div>\n Discover more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Brusson<\/p>\n it dominates the village of Brusson and much of the Val d’Ayas.<\/p>\n It is a decidedly strategic position. <\/p><\/div>\n Discover more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Chatillon<\/p>\n nineteenth-century building, has<\/p>\n a compact, almost cubic structure, with a massive, square central tower<\/p><\/div>\n Discover more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Saint-D\u00e9nis<\/p>\n in an easily defensible position from which<\/p>\n it could dominate the village of Chambave <\/p>\n and the valley floor from Aosta to Saint-Vincent.<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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<\/p>\nF\u00e9nis Castle<\/h4>\n
Unlike other castles, built for military and protective purposes, F\u00e9nis Castle is not located on top of a promontory, but on a slight hill with no natural defenses.<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Castello-Savoia-scaled.jpg\")
<\/p>\nSavoia Castle<\/h4>\n
Built at the behest of Queen Margherita of Savoy, who was staying in Gressoney, the castle stands at the foot of Colle della Ranzola, which dominates the entire valley from there.\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/forte_di_bard.jpg\")
<\/p>\nBard Fortess<\/h4>\n
The Bard Fortress is a fortified complex rebuilt<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/26661.jpg\")
<\/p>\nValleise Castle<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nIssogne Castle<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nVerr\u00e8s Castle<\/h4>\n
It stands on a rocky promontory overlooking<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Castello_di_graines.jpg\")
<\/p>\nGraines Castle<\/h4>\n
It stands on a high rocky promontory, from which<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/27042.jpg\")
<\/p>\nBaron Gamba Castle<\/h4>\n
The castle, with a sober style that imitates a<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RODCASTCLY.jpg\")
<\/p>\nCly Castle<\/h4>\n
It stands on a rocky spur at an altitude of 780 meters,<\/p>\n
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