Bard, Aosta Valley
Fort Bard, a 19th-century fortified complex built by the House of Savoy on a rocky prominence above the village, now houses the Museum of the Alps and hosts art exhibitions and summer performances in its main courtyard. This tiny hamlet in the Aosta Valley — listed among Italy's most beautiful villages — sits in mountain terrain along the water, with wine country and scenic viewpoints in the surrounding region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population108
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
Nearest airports
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Bard, Aosta Valley: quick answers
Where is Bard, Aosta Valley?
Bard, Aosta Valley is in Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste, Italy, about 19 km12 miles in a straight line from Ivrea.
How do you get to Bard, Aosta Valley?
The nearest airport is Saint-Christophe (AOT), about 55 min away by road. The nearest train station is Hône-Bard, about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bard, Aosta Valley?
The warmest month is July, averaging 16°C60°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C26°F. The wettest month is May, with about 167 mm6.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bard, Aosta Valley?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 7 restaurants, 3 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Bard, Aosta Valley?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Omegna, Varallo Sesia and Pella.