Arvier
Edited by:
Maurizio Bergamini
Introduction
Municipality in the upper Aosta Valley, located at the entrance to the Valgrisenche valley. It was probably already inhabited in pre-Roman times, but it was probably the latter who consolidated its existence by building a 'mansio', i.e. a resting place for travellers following the road to Gaul in the direction of what is now the Petit St Bernard pass.Description
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Area: 33.40 sq km
Altitude: 776m
Maximum elevation: Monte Doravidi (3439m)
Number of inhabitants: 898
Name in dialect: Arvë
Inhabitant name: Arvelains - Arvelen, Arvelentse
Patron Saint: Saint Sulpice (17 January)
Website:www.comune.arvier.ao.it
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Neighbouring municipalities: Avise, Introd, La Thuile, Rhêmes-Saint-Georges, Saint-Nicolas, Valgrisenche, Villeneuve
Villages and hamlets: Baise-Pierre, Chamençon, Chamin, Chez les Fournier, Chez les Garin, Chez les Moget, Chez les Roset, Grand-Haury, La Crète, La Ravoire, Léverogne, Mécosse, Petit-Haury, Planaval, Rochefort, Verney
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Description
Municipality in the upper Aosta Valley, located at the entrance to the Valgrisenche valley. It was probably already inhabited in pre-Roman times, but it was probably the latter who consolidated its existence by building a "mansio", i.e. a resting place for travellers following the road to Gaul in the direction of what is now the Petit St. Bernard Pass.
According to tradition, the commune's territory was the scene of clashes with Saracen invaders in the 10th century: several castles and fortifications were built, the ruins of which we can today admire or later reconstructions (La Mothe, Rochefort, Montmayeur, Planaval). Arvier certainly played a part in the war between France and Savoy in 1792, as it is located on the road leading to the Col du Mont, the point of contact between Valgrisenche and Val d'Isère. Many of its inhabitants were enlisted in the Savoy forces as fighters or as supply officers.
The municipality is also home to the nature reserve of Lake Lolair, at an altitude of 1175 metres.
Economically, the municipality is now closely linked to the regional capital, where most of its inhabitants go to work every day. Of the old agricultural vocation, the wine-growing sector survives, thanks to the production of the renowned Enfer wine.
A commune in the upper Aosta Valley, located at the mouth of the Valgrisenche valley. It was probably already inhabited in pre-Roman times, but it was probably the latter who consolidated its existence by building a 'mansio', i.e. a resting place for travellers following the road to Gaul in the direction of what is now the Petit St Bernard pass. According to tradition, the commune's territory was the scene of clashes with Saracen invaders in the 10th century: several castles and fortifications were built there, the ruins of which we can today admire or later reconstructions (La Mothe, Rochefort, Montmayeur, Planaval). Arvier certainly played a part in the war between France and Savoy in 1792, as it is located on the road leading to the Col du Mont, the point of contact between Valgrisenche and Val d'Isère. Many of its inhabitants were enlisted in the Savoyard forces as fighters or supply officers. The municipal territory also includes the nature reserve of Lac de Lolair, at an altitude of 1175 metres. Economically, the municipality is now closely linked to the regional capital, where most of its inhabitants go to work every day. Of the old agricultural vocation, the wine-growing sector survives, thanks to the production of the renowned Enfer wine.
Information
Superficie: 33,40 kmq
Altitudine: 776m
Maggior elevazione: Monte Doravidi (3439m)
Numero abitanti: 898
Nome in dialetto: Arvë
Nome abitanti: Arvelains - Arvelen, Arvelentse
Santo Patrono: San Sulpizio (17 gennaio)
Sito internet: www.comune.arvier.ao.it
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Comuni confinanti: Avise, Introd, La Thuile, Rhêmes-Saint-Georges, Saint-Nicolas, Valgrisenche, Villeneuve
Villaggi e frazioni: Baise-Pierre, Chamençon, Chamin, Chez les Fournier, Chez les Garin, Chez les Moget, Chez les Roset, Grand-Haury, La Crète, La Ravoire, Léverogne, Mécosse, Petit-Haury, Planaval, Rochefort, Verney
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