Unité des Communes Mont-Émilius Saint-Christophe
the village on the outskirts of Aosta
Saint-Christophe, a charming village just 3 kilometers from Aosta, offers a sunny location among orchards and vineyards along the Dora Baltea River.
With an altitude ranging from 540 meters at the valley floor to 2,800 meters at the majestic peaks of Mont Mary and Becca di Viou, it is an ideal place for visitors and residents alike.
Saint-Christophe The History
During the Roman period numerous roads and bridges were built, some of which also crossed the area of present-day Saint-Christophe.
As with many other localities, Saint-Christophe in the medieval period became an area of conflict between various kingdoms and lordships, undergoing political influences and changes over the centuries.
The Middle Ages left many traces in the municipality.
In the center of the town, in fact, it is possible to find medieval buildings and churches that testify to the history of the area.
For example, the Church of Saint-Christophe is a remarkable religious building dating back to the 12th century, with a Romanesque bell tower and interior frescoes.
The history of Saint-Christophe has certainly left us with many cultural and folkloric traditions.
Locals celebrate many traditional holidays, often with processions, parades, and culinary events that showcase the region's rich gastronomic tradition.
Saint-Christophe, like many other municipalities in the Aosta Valley, is a community that proudly preserves its history and culture, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the historical and natural heritage of the Italian Alps.
Whato do in Saint-Christophe
What to do in Saint Christophe
Among its attractions is the Castello Passerin d’Entrèves, a stately home surrounded by a vast park and still inhabited by the family of the Counts Passerin d’Entrèves.
The parish church, with its Romanesque bell tower and triumphal crucifix from the 1400s, is an artistic jewel of the Aosta Valley.
Nature lovers can enjoy pleasant walks along ancient medieval irrigation canals called “rus,” such as ru Pompillard, while sports enthusiasts can experience amateur flying at the Corrado Gex regional airport.
For the more trained and reckless, the hike up the high Becca di Viou is not to be missed!
Saint-Christophe November 21, 2024
-5.13° The day will start with partly cloudy through the late morning hours, transitioning to snow
Passerin d’Entrèves Castle
Castello Passerin d'Entrèves, Località de Pleod, Saint-Christophe, AO, Italia