Overview
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At the foot of the Gran Paradiso National Park, Introd is a village inhabited since the Neolithic era and is strategically located in relation to the main ski resorts and tourist destinations in the region. It also offers an excellent network of trails and paths for trekking, mountain biking, and some routes suitable for snowshoeing.
Don't miss the Parc Animalier d'Introd, a wildlife park where you can observe and learn about the most typical animals of the Aosta Valley alpine environment and local flora, the castle, dating back to the 13th century, with nearby granaries, the Chapel of the Holy Shroud (hosting exhibitions, especially in summer), and the Ola (a very old and unique building used as a stable, barn, and hayloft by the Lords of Introd. The name "Ola" in Patois refers to the roof that covers only one side, resembling a wing).
Singular and interesting is the Maison Bruil, an ancient rural house that combines several functions: today, it is the Maison de l'alimentation, an exhibition aimed at introducing traditional products and the evolution of preservation techniques over the centuries, and the Atelier du Goût, a showcase where visitors can explore the territory and its products in a mindful way, with tastings and a sales space for local Aosta Valley specialties.
Also worth visiting are the church with its 26-meter bell tower, the Plan d’Introd and Les Villess-Dessus dairies, which house the museum of traditional milk processing techniques and a recreational/educational center dedicated to the discovery of the traditional dairy chain.
At the table, typical offerings include black bread made of wheat and rye, sometimes enriched with chestnuts, cumin, and dried fruit (celebrated with a festival in August), to be paired with wines, especially Pinot Gris from the Lo Triolet winery, which welcomes visitors with various tasting offers. Traditional crafts include the production and processing of wooden objects, while the locals also preserve the linguistic tradition of Patois, a Franco-Provençal language spoken in the three Alpine regions at the foot of Mont Blanc.
Among the events, we highlight the Nuit Des Temps, a historical and cultural reenactment in October, and the Festival of the Introd Castle, featuring performances, concerts, and workshops in August.
11010 Introd AO, Italia
