Verrès Castle
Castello di Verrès
A cube-shaped military fortress standing on a rocky headland. Its massive 14th-century stone construction is imposing.
Verrès Castle was built around 1390 by Ibleto de Challant. It is a massive cube-shaped stone fortress, about 30 meters on each side, with a simple, sturdy exterior that reflects late medieval military architecture. Inside are a broad stone staircase and high halls with views over the town of Verrès and the valley. The walk up from the town takes about 20 minutes. Every year during Carnival, the town holds a historical festival themed on Challant family legends. It can be visited together with Issogne Castle. The castle is about 37 km from Aosta and is reached by train to Verrès Station.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 in summer; closed Thursdays in winter (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Issogne Castle
- Fort Bard
- Mont Avic Natural Park
- Roman Road of Donnas
- Castello Gamba
- Roman Bridge of Pont-Saint-Martin
- Castel Savoia
- Gressoney Valley & Monterosa Ski