Where to sleep: Bard, Donnas, Hône, Pontboset, Pont-Saint-Martin

The Ad Gallias hotel is located at the entrance to the historic village of Bard. From its rooms you can enjoy the panorama of the Fort and the mountains surrounding the area. The proximity to the fortress (150 meters from the lift access) and the medieval castles of Verrès and Issogne, with the numerous climbing routes and paths of the Mont Avic park, with the Champorcher ski resort (15 km away), make this structure the ideal place for a sporting or cultural holiday.
The hotel is spread out in two carefully restored buildings, located on the ancient Via delle Gallie. Inside, hi-tech elements are integrated with refined restorations of furnishings already present on site. An offer of traditional cuisine masterfully reinterpreted, accompanied by prestigious wines, is combined with high-quality vegan menus, which, excluding products of animal origin, are proposed as a choice in harmony with the environment.
Open year round.

The Le moulin des Aravis holiday farmhouse is located within a historic building which was a sawmill in the seventeenth century.
The holiday farmhouse offers its guests rooms and meals.

The Hotel Cavour et des Officiers is located at the entrance to the Aosta Valley within the impressive walls of Fort Bard, in the Opera di Gola building. It was developed within the rooms of the old garrison, above the bakery. Guests can park their cars in the multi-storey car park. Moreover, you can reach the very top by using the panoramic glass lifts from the mediaeval hamlet of Bard/multi-storey car park of the Fort, as well as by following the historic driveway.
All the interiors proudly feature the furnishings of famous designer Vico Magistretti, produced by the E’ De Padova studio.
You can admire the scenic view of the landscape around the Fort from the rooms of the hotel. Staying at this hotel is perfect for a relaxing and culture-packed holiday that allows you to lose yourself in history, and it is an ideal base for discovering the valleys of the Monte Rosa and the nearby Mont Avic nature park.

Our holiday farmhouse is situated in a small hamlet of Donnas. It is called after the ancient farmhouse Cascina Rosè dating back to 1700 which has been recently renovated.
Its peaceful location close to the castles and ancient villages and the chance to take part to local festivals and events make it possible to enjoy a peaceful, holiday rediscovering the values and tastes of long ago.
Rooms with bathroom, and balcony are available to our guests.
There is a room with disabled access.
A large comfortable room is available for breakfast.
The furnishings, with restored rustic furniture, make the environment especially pleasant.

Upon entering the mediaeval town of Donnas, visitors are immediately transported back through the centuries.
The atmosphere here is different to any other and we have chosen this as the best possible setting for the Saint Ours Hotel.
The Hotel management has gone out of its way to ensure that the charming atmosphere also extends to this small hotel.

The holiday farm house La Grange, run by the family, is a few minutes far from Pont-Saint-Martin motorway exit, in the countryside and only 10 minutes on foot from the city centre.
Its quiet location , in the midst of greenery, makes it possible to enjoy a peaceful holiday. Ideal base for sightseeing (castles and Bard fort) and for exploring the Monte Rosa area together with the Mont Avic regional Park.
Two apartments are available to guests.
The agritourism is located along the Via Francigena and offers special discount to pilgrims.
The nearby farm deals with cow breeding . Chance to visit the stables.

The Crabun Hotel is set in a quiet location and provides its guests with a revitalising and relaxing holiday which is not without opportunities for getting to know and value the artistic and scenic wonders of the town and its surroundings, through a selection of quiet walks or more adventurous excursions.

The restaurant/hotel is family run with experience which has been passed down over the generations.
The restaurant/hotel is situated close to the ancient historical populated area of the village of Pontboset.
The hotel offers the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing stay where it is possible to participate in activities such as trout fishing, climbing, kayaking and trekking to discover the many rural villages and numerous Alpine huts in the territories of the village.
In the winter season, furthermore, it is possible to participate in cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, closeby in Champorcher.

The Hotel Carla is at the mouth of the Valle d’Aosta and is an excellent starting point for mountain excursions, days spent skiing, visits to the castles in the Valley, wine and gastronomy outings.

In the heart of Bard's historic centre, the tastefully furnished "Vecchio Torchio" Bed & Breakfast is a traditional, old village house. The "Vecchio Torchio" Bed & Breakfast is an excellent base for the Champorcher and the Gressoney Valleys, both within easy reach.
The apartment extends over two floors: the open-plan kitchen/living-room is on the first floor and the two bedrooms and bathroom are on the second floor. The living room is the largest rooms and also contains a pull-out bed.

The Bed & Breakfast is in Donnas, a town with many old houses and villas with wonderful architechtural features. One of the most spectacular sections of the ancient Roman Gallie road can be seen towards the end of the town.
The rooms at the Bed & Breakfast all have private bathrooms and shared use of the kitchen.

A family run business, you will immediately feel at home.
The completely renovated day area was originally a horse stable. Breakfast consisting of four traditional products is served in this country-style room with 4 brick arches.
The bedrooms and day room have independent entrances. Each room has an en-suite bathroom.
The rooms are inviting and in the summer breakfast can be served on the terrace next to the bedrooms.

The Jasmin B&B is located at the foot of the Donnas vineyards, a 10 minutes’ drive from the Bard Fort, 30 minutes from the Machaby Fort. The house is located in Via Francigena.
Grown thanks to the great passion of the owner, Mrs. Laura, you will find the beautiful jasmine plant as a frame to the house.
The house is kissed by the sun for the whole day, and in the morning guests are awakened to the chirping of birds. This place invites you to enjoy the small pleasures of life such as relaxing on the lawn behind the house, allowing yourself to read a good book.

At the entrance of the Aosta Valley, in the Grand Vert hamlet of Donnas, a late eighteenth century period residence welcomes you with the rural simplicity of an old country house. Centuries-old stone vaults and bricks made long ago tell a tale of long-lasting serenity, warmth and homeliness. La Maison des Vignerons is situated amongst the vineyards which produce the wine with the same name, the first PDO (Protected Denomination of Origin) wine of the Aosta Valley. There are 6 rooms available for guests (each is named after one of the grape varieties cultivated in the Lower Aosta Valley) all equipped with family furniture and décor of farming tradition. Outside, the beautiful garden with the vineyard pergola invites you to admire the beauty nature. In summer, on request, it is possible to unite the freshness of the evening with the typical tastes of the Aosta Valley, dining outside with a barbecue and a selection of local wines. The light of the candles and lamps creates a welcoming and festive atmosphere.

La Maison de Ghitta B&B is located in the centre of the old village of Hône in an old house which has recently been renovated by means of energy efficient architectural solutions following the principles of green building.
La Maison de Ghitta B&B has a private garden offering guests a very discreet and intimate space even though it is situated in the old town centre.
It is ideal for culture lovers, as it is just a few hundred metres from the Bard Fortress and the castles Issogne and Verrès, the Roman consular road of Donnas and the Roman bridge of Pont-Saint-Martin.
For nature lovers the nearby Mont Avic Regional Park and the Champorcher Valley make it an ideal stop-over for hikers and sports lovers both during the summer (trekking, sport climbing, canyoning and wellness with the nearby Saint-Vincent thermal spa) and during the winter when the ski resorts can be reached in less than half an hour’s drive.

The town of Hone is located at the entrance to the Aosta Valley, at the foot of the Bard fortress where there is a popular, active museum center.
The B&B consists of an apartment renovated in 2015, located in the historic town center and on the first floor of a large building: it consists of a double bedroom and a large living room with a two-seater sofa bed. Free parking in the immediate vicinity; two city bikes available.
The location of the “Lou Quiou” B&B is strategic: 500 meters from the Bard Fortress, it is the ideal place for those who want to get to know the many castles of the Aosta Valley (Issogne and Verrès nearby) and the various ski resorts in the Region.
Among these, the first of the ski resorts at a medium-high altitude (Champorcher) is about 10 km from Hone, while the 170 km of slopes of the Monterosa-Ski area are no more than 30 km away.

You will find the restaurant and self-contained rooms-to-let surrounded by greenery, just 6 kilometres from the Pont-Saint-Martin motorway toll booth, on the way to Aosta.

Located at the entrance of the village of Pontboset the “Lou créton di lui” youth hostel was originally an old parish church dating back to1600, recently renovated taking particular care over the original architecture.
In the place in which it stood, in the past century in times of famine, wolves in search of prey were spotted, and this is where the “lou creton di lui” gets its name, meaning “the wolf ridge”.
The building is located close to the town hall opposite the parish church of San Grato. The main façade opens onto the pretty square where the old district begins, characterised by its traditional Valle d’Aosta architecture (Rascard buildings, Grenze, stone fountains).
The structure is surrounded by century-old chestnut trees creating a peaceful atmosphere with occasional bursts of merriment during tourist events organised throughout the year.

Situated in the historic town centre of Pont Saint Martin, next to the ancient Stronghold from which it takes its name, the “Al Castel” Bed & Breakfast combined the convenience of the city centre with the characteristic tranquillity of the old town.

Mandoué B&B was created from the idea of the family members to maintain and modernize their grandparents’ house with the aim of correcting, adding and transforming some of its components to be used as a reception area. The gem is the name in the Valle d’Aosta dialect “Mandoué” which means Almond, a tree in front of the house that is too representative for us not to mention it. We are located 2 steps from the historic center and the 2000-year-old Monumental Roman Bridge which gives its name to the town of Pont Saint Martin; the b & b is located near all of the facilities, in a strategic position to get to the Monterosa ski area (27 km) and to that of Champorcher (22 km), both renowned for both winter and summer tourism. The Fort of Bard, the pride of the Lower Valley, is accessible in just 5 minutes by car.

The Casa Antica is a traditional Valdostan country house with stone walls, private garden and courtyard.
This accommodation is ‘Friend of the Via Francigena’ and can offer special services to those who are walking along this route such as: a place to wash and dry clothes, weather information, information on the route, luggage transport service....

Questa struttura ricettiva è “Amica della Via Francigena” e può offrire particolari servizi a chi è in cammino lungo questo itinerario quali ad esempio: ambiente per lavare e asciugare gli abiti, informazioni meteo, informazioni sul percorso, servizio di trasporto bagagli….