Montmayeur Castle

Arvier, Italy

Montmayeur Castle was built in 1271 by Anselmo and Aimone D´Avise on a steep promontory over the orographic right bank of the Dora Valgrisenche, in a position dominating the entrance to the valley of the same name.

Today it is reduce to ruins, but preserves the cylindrical tower, crowned with beautiful swallowtail battlements. It is still possible to see the remains of the ancient castle and the boundary wall.

Access is only possible on foot, along the path that leaves from the village of Grand Haury, just above Arvier.

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Founded: 1271
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Lara Forestier (13 months ago)
Magnificent place, be careful you have to be in a good physical situation to climb and be careful with the leaves in winter it slips a lot
Angelo Terriaca (16 months ago)
Despite being in ruins, it is well maintained and accessible to the public
FEDERICA STRONATI (17 months ago)
?Montmayeur Castle year 1271 ?️ There are two paths and two starting points. The first (most beautiful) starts from the Grand Haury hamlet of Arvier, while the other (which I did) starts from the SR25 before the third tunnel after the La Ravoire hamlet (coming from Arvier) ? We start from the tunnel following path no. 2 of land that descends to the river, then cross the wooden bridge and zigzag up the other side. A path entirely in the shade up to the castle. In less than 20 minutes you arrive at the ruins. ?️ One-way data: Length: 800 m Height difference: approximately 110 m Travel time: less than 20 minutes Signpost: n. 2 Difficulty: E
channel max (2 years ago)
Little known, it is located on a cliff overlooking the access to the Valgrisanche, in an inaccessible and well hidden place, mysterious and the subject of many legends Built in 1271 by a branch of the D'Avise family, today remains the keep overlooking the abyss and the remains of parts of a tower and walls. It can only be reached on foot from 2 possible routes. The most comfortable starts from the village of Grand-Haury, where you take an easy downhill path (the departure is passing under an arch between 2 houses in the village, it seems like the access to a courtyard ...) that leads to the cliff of the castle , and in short to the castle itself. All in about 20 minutes. Great panorama in a dominant position. Admission is free.
alberto crugnola (3 years ago)
Photographically beautiful
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