Holiday apartment in Brusson: discover lakes, slopes and culture

Brusson lies at an altitude of more than 1,300 metres amid mountain peaks, forests and pastures. The surrounding area combines mountain lakes, winter sports and culture. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Brusson can therefore plan their stay around Lago di Brusson, trails starting from Estoul, and the historic buildings Castello di Graines, San Maurizio and Casa Yonzo.

Lago di Brusson and Laghi di Palasinaz

Lago di Brusson is an artificial lake and a tourist reserve. It is located in the main village of Brusson and can be reached by car. The area includes a large playground with tables and benches, a beach volleyball court and a sunbathing lawn. This makes it possible to combine activity and breaks by the water, while the lake itself is a distinctive feature of the village.

Those who wish to experience the mountain landscape on foot can reach the Laghi della Battaglia Palasinaz from the hamlet of Estoul via service roads and mountain trails. The Laghi di Palasinaz can also be reached on foot from Estoul via the signposted Routes 5 and 4 in approximately two and a half hours.

Winter sports between Brusson and Estoul

At altitudes between 1,700 and 2,000 metres, the Estoul - Palasinaz resort has several ski lifts and 15 kilometres of slopes of varying difficulty. A total of 60 kilometres of slopes for all ability levels extend between Brusson and Estoul. When choosing a holiday apartment in Brusson, you can therefore focus on the 15 kilometres at the Estoul - Palasinaz resort and the total of 60 kilometres between Brusson and Estoul.

The Foyer du Fond is located near Brusson’s oldest village centre. It offers athletes changing rooms, showers, rooms for waxing skis and a fitness room.

Castello di Graines, gold mine and San Maurizio

Castello di Graines dates from a period before 1263. It is located on the summit of a rocky outcrop at the entrance to the Vallone di Freudière. Its location made it possible to control the entire Val d'Ayas and access to the upper Valle di Gressoney.

The history of the region also includes the Chamousira Fenilliaz mine, considered the most important gold mine in the Aosta Valley. The Brusson gold mine was discovered in 1899 and operated from 1900 until the end of the 1980s.

The church of San Maurizio dates from the 15th century and was rebuilt between 1870 and 1873. The parish church of San Maurizio preserves carved, painted and gilded wooden altars from the 18th century, as well as sacred works of art.

Casa Yonzo was a rural building with rooms for family life and agropastoral activities, as well as a workshop, a shop and a room belonging to the Congregazione di carità. Its most distinctive architectural feature is a covered courtyard topped by a wooden balcony gallery. Casa Yonzo was recently restored and is now home to the municipal library of Brusson.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Aosta Valley.