Introd
Inhabited since the Neolithic era, Introd is a medium mountain town, occupying the lower part of the Rhêmes and Valsavarenche valleys, at the entrance to the Gran Paradiso National Park.
A set of extensive paths offers hikers numerous possibilities for routes, on foot, by mountain bike or by e-bike, in uncontaminated nature, right into the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park in an environment where the flora and fauna are still pristine.
The town of Introd is known throughout the world for being a place loved by the Popes. Two Popes (John Paul II and Pope Ratzinger) spent their holidays here, alternating relaxing excursions in the mountains with intense moments of prayer, reading and reflection, favored by the quiet and beauty of the place.
Introd is in a central position with respect to the main tourist attractions of the Aosta Valley. Not far from Introd, in the municipality of Pré-Saint-Didier, there is a renowned thermal establishment, which uses hot springs already known to the ancient Romans. The current structure dates back to the first half of the 19th century; recently, effective restoration work has brought the establishment back to its former glory. Absolutely not to be missed is the ascent with the futuristic Skyway cable car from the town of Courmayeur to Punta Helbronner at 3500 meters on Mont Blanc. Extremely modern cabins with an aerodynamic shape, true jewels of design and technology, rotate on themselves 360 degrees and allow you to admire an exceptional panorama that changes quickly.
The numerous medieval castles and the Bard Fortress which can be visited throughout the year, furthermore the more sporty ones will be able to choose a different activity every day: skiing, rafting, mountaineering, sport climbing, trekking...