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Location: Arnad, Aosta Valley, Italy

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1. Historic trail from Donnas to Arnad via Napoleon's fortifications

20.0km

08:16

1,220m

Historic trail through Roman roads, Napoleon's fortifications, and medieval castles in terraced vineyards.

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2. Verale Hamlet and Chapel – Forte di Machaby loop from Hône-Bard

17.8km

07:24

1,080m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Batteria di Machaby – Forte di Machaby loop from Arnad

21.0km

09:48

1,690m

1,680m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Francesco | Cyclo Ergo Sum

January 23, 2024

Château Vallaise was the most sumptuous residence of the Arnad family of the same name. It was acquired by the regional administration in 2010 together with the Lower Castle of the Coast, the Upper Castle (or "Castellaccio") and the surrounding land.

The castle is currently closed to the public and is the subject of initial preparatory interventions for its restoration and enhancement, made possible through the use of community funds and proceeds from the Lotto game.

The Lower Coast castle is located to the west of Vallaise Castle.

It was built when the Vallaise family abandoned the Upper Castle for this residence and the Casaforte de Ville. Called the "domus fortis de la Costa", it already appears in a charter from 1462. In a will from 1487 it is defined as "domus nova de Costa", evidently because the memory of its construction was still preserved.

The two castles were connected by a covered gallery.

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Simone

March 27, 2023

Ancient castle but under renovation, in fact closed to the public… impossible to visit

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Location: Arnad, Aosta Valley, Italy

Castello Vallaise

1. Historic trail from Donnas to Arnad via Napoleon's fortifications

2. Verale Hamlet and Chapel – Forte di Machaby loop from Hône-Bard

3. Batteria di Machaby – Forte di Machaby loop from Arnad

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