Brusson, Aosta Valley
Brusson (Valdôtain: Breutson; Issime Walser: Brütze; Gressoney Walser: Britze) is a town and comune in Val d'Ayas, a left minor valley of the Aosta Valley region in Italy.
Brusson | |
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| Comune di Brusson Commune de Brusson | |
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Location of Brusson 
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  Brusson Location of Brusson in Italy  Brusson Brusson (Aosta Valley) | |
| Coordinates: 45°46′N 7°44′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Province | none |
| Frazioni | Pasquier, La Croix, Vollon, Estoul, La Pilaz, Arcésaz, Extrepierre, Fontaine, Graines, Curien, Fénille |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giulio Grosjacques |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55 km2 (21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,338 m (4,390 ft) |
| Population (31 July 2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 859 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Brussonins |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 11022 |
| Dialing code | 0125 |
| Patron saint | Saint Maurice |
| Saint day | 22 September |
| Website | Official website |
It is well known as a summer and winter vacationing spot, and better known for its plentiful cross-country skiing trails. It is also a good starting point for climbing Monte Rosa. Brusson is part of the Monterosa Ski domain, home to cross-country skiing trails used for several World Cup races.
Sights include the medieval Graines Castle.
Bringuez lake
Gold specimen from the old Fénillaz Mine, near Brusson
Twin towns
Forio, Italy (2008)
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
External links
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