Brusson
Edited by:
Maurizio Bergamini
Introduction
An important municipality located in the middle of the Evançon valley, better known as the Ayas valley. It was already inhabited in pre-Roman times, probably due to the gold mines found underground.Description
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Area: 55.32 square km
Altitude: 1338m
Maximum elevation: Corno Bussola (3023m)
Number of inhabitants: 859
Name in dialect: Breutson
Inhabitant name: Brussoneins - Breutsonen, Breutsonentse
Patron Saint: Saint-Maurice (22 September)
Website:www.comune.brusson.ao.it
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Neighbouring municipalities: Ayas, Challand-Saint-Anselme, Emarèse, Gaby, Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Issime, Saint-Vincent
Villages and hamlets: La Croix, La Pila, Arcésaz, Curien, Estoul, Extrepiéraz, Fénille, Fontaine, Graines, Pasquier, Vollon
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Description
Important municipality located in the middle of the Evançon Valley, better known as the Ayas Valley. It was already inhabited in pre-Roman times, probably because of the gold mines found underground.
It was certainly an important centre in the Middle Ages, when the Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune in the Valais, to which a large part of the valley belonged, enfeoffed the powerful Challant family. The feud of Graines thus became a lordship and the castle of the same name, in the territory of Brusson, became one of the privileged residences of the most powerful Aosta Valley dynasty. Today, the castle appears dilapidated despite consolidation work in the early 20th century, but it retains its evocative appearance, perched on the edge of a precipice in a dominant position over the valley.
Tourism linked to the practice of Nordic skiing has completely revolutionised the economy of the village, which was once totally agricultural. Now Brusson is a renowned tourist centre in both winter and summer.
An important municipality located in the middle of the Evançon valley, better known as the Ayas valley. It was already inhabited in pre-Roman times, probably due to the gold mines found underground. It was certainly an important centre in the Middle Ages, when the Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune in the Valais, to which a large part of the valley belonged, enfeoffed the powerful Challant family. The feud of Graines thus became a lordship and the castle of the same name, in the territory of Brusson, became one of the privileged residences of the most powerful Aosta Valley dynasty. Today, the castle appears dilapidated despite the consolidation work carried out in the early 20th century, but it retains a charming appearance, perched on the edge of a precipice in a dominant position over the valley. Tourism linked to Nordic skiing has completely revolutionised the village's economy, which was once totally agricultural. Now Brusson is a renowned winter and summer tourist centre.
Information
Scheda informativa
Superficie: 55,32 kmq
Altitudine: 1338m
Maggior elevazione: Corno Bussola (3023m)
Numero abitanti: 859
Nome in dialetto: Breutson
Nome abitanti: Brussoneins - Breutsonen, Breutsonentse
Santo Patrono: Saint-Maurice (22 settembre)
Sito internet: www.comune.brusson.ao.it
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Comuni confinanti: Ayas, Challand-Saint-Anselme, Emarèse, Gaby, Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Issime, Saint-Vincent
Villaggi e frazioni: La Croix, La Pila, Arcésaz, Curien, Estoul, Extrepiéraz, Fénille, Fontaine, Graines, Pasquier, Vollon