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Valtournenche

Aosta Valley, Italy · Europe

About Valtournenche

Valtournenche works well as a base: 10 minutes from Chamois, 49km from Gran Paradiso National Park.

Valtournenche is a town located in Aosta Valley, Italy. With a population of 2,198, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Valtournenche sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Valtournenche to your route.

About Valtournenche

Valtournenche (French: [valtuʁnɑ̃ʃ] ; Valdôtain: Vótornéntse) is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy, 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above the sea level. It is named after and covers the upper side of the Valtournenche, a valley on the left side of the Dora Baltea, from Châtillon to the Matterhorn.

Read more Valtournenche municipality includes Breuil-Cervinia, whose ski resort is linked to Zermatt, Switzerland.

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Where is Valtournenche located?

Valtournenche is located in Aosta Valley, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8761 latitude, 7.6243 longitude.

What is the population of Valtournenche?

Valtournenche has a population of approximately 2,198 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,198
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Aosta Valley
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.8761, 7.6243

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Valtournenche

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Matterhorn

Iconic pyramid-shaped peak rising to 4,478 metres on the Swiss-Italian border, one of the most recognizable mountains in the world.

11 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gornergrat

A 3,089-metre viewpoint above Zermatt reached by Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, with 29 peaks over 4,000 metres in view.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Zermatt & The Matterhorn

A car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Grande Dixence Dam

At 285 m the world's tallest gravity dam seals the Val d'Hérémence with more concrete than the Great Pyramid; a cable car rides to the crest, with guided gallery tours and a zip line across the wall.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Grimentz

Val d'Anniviers village at 1,620 m where sun-blackened larch chalets, some from the 15th century, sag under prize-winning geranium displays; the road continues up to the glacier lake of Moiry.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Great St Bernard Pass

At 2,469 m, this ancient pass between Switzerland and Italy shelters the hospice that bred St Bernard rescue dogs; travellers have crossed here since Roman times, Napoleon among them.

35 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Gran Paradiso National Park

Italy's first national park protects glaciers, ibex and the 4,061 m Gran Paradiso, with scenic valley drives and trails.

49 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Simplon Pass

A historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Valtournenche

  • 17 kmGornergratA 3,089-metre viewpoint above Zermatt reached by Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, with 29 peaks over 4,000 metres in view.
  • 19 kmZermatt & The MatterhornA car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.
  • 35 kmGreat St Bernard PassAt 2,469 m, this ancient pass between Switzerland and Italy shelters the hospice that bred St Bernard rescue dogs; travellers have crossed here since Roman times, Napoleon among them.
  • 52 kmSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.
  • 54 kmMont Blanc TunnelAn 11.6 km tunnel beneath Western Europe's highest mountain, linking Chamonix in France with Courmayeur in Italy: the quickest year-round route between the French and Italian Alps.
  • 57 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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