Brusson

Brusson is a municipality in the Italian Aosta Valley. Here live 874 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Brusson located about 50 km east of Aosta. The connection point Verrès the A5 motorway is about 16 km away from the resort.

The community belongs to the mountain community Comunità Montana Evançon. The neighboring municipalities are Ayas, Challand -Saint -Anselme, Emarèse, Gaby, Gressoney -Saint- Jean, Issime, Saint -Vincent. The districts are Pasquier, La Croix, Vollon, Estoul, La Pilaz, Arcesaz, Extrepierre, Fontaine, Graines, Curien and Fénille.

From the hamlet of Estoul (1815 m) you can reach the Rifugio Arp in 2h walk.

History

The town has existed since the Middle Ages. From 1939 to 1946 Brusson wore the Italianate name Brussone.

Economy

The main industry in the summer and winter tourism. There are ski lifts and cross-country skiing. In agriculture Me and cheese is produced.

Attractions

The Casa Beretta was built in 1968-1974 by the architect Mario Galvagni. In the village is the Villa Helvetia, built in 1913. It is a typical villa in the style of that time. Near the village the Graines Castle is.