Castel Savoia
A neo-Gothic summer palace built in the Gressoney Valley for Queen Margherita. Its spired castle pairs beautifully with an alpine rock garden.
Castel Savoia was built between 1899 and 1904 as a summer palace favoured by Queen Margherita of Italy. Its neo-Gothic exterior, with five spires, looks like a fairy-tale castle. Inside, the ornate carved wooden ceilings and royal furnishings have been preserved. The garden includes a rock garden planted with high-altitude plants, and there are views of Monte Rosa. Located in Gressoney-Saint-Jean, the castle can only be visited on a guided tour and is open longest in summer. It is about 75 km from Aosta and pairs well with the Gressoney Valley and the Monterosa ski area.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:30 in summer; shorter in off-season (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Gressoney Valley & Monterosa Ski
- Verrès Castle
- Roman Bridge of Pont-Saint-Martin
- Roman Road of Donnas
- Fort Bard
- Issogne Castle
- Castello Gamba
- Mont Avic Natural Park