Salone dell’alpinismo
Small museum and information centre on mountaineering in Valpelline, with historic climbing equipment and photographs of the peaks of the Aosta Valley.
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About the museum
The Salone dell'alpinismo grew out of the cross-border cooperation project “Rando sans frontières” and is a space dedicated to the history and evolution of mountaineering. It is located in Valpelline, opposite the parish church, and is part of a small network of similar centres that includes Bionaz and Valtournenche.
The exhibition brings together a collection of climbing equipment, from the first wooden ice axes to modern light-alloy karabiners, alongside photographs of the best-known peaks of the Aosta Valley, which show the terrain and the conditions in which the equipment was used.
The Salone also serves as an information centre: it offers useful advice to those preparing for a hike and promotes a responsible and sustainable approach to the mountains.
Highlights
- Climbing equipment, from wooden ice axes to modern karabiners
- Photographs of the peaks of the Aosta Valley
- Information centre for hikers and mountaineers
- Free admission
- Operated by
- Comune di Valpelline
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Visiting times and arrangements are not published. For information, contact the municipality of Valpelline (tel. +39 0165 73227). No booking is required. |
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