Chamois, Aosta Valley

Chamois (Valdôtain: Tsamoué) is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of northwestern Italy.

Chamois
Comune di Chamois
Commune de Chamois
Coat of arms
Location of Chamois
Chamois
Location of Chamois in Italy
Chamois
Chamois (Aosta Valley)
Coordinates: 45°50′N 7°37′E
CountryItaly
RegionAosta Valley
Provincenone
FrazioniCaillaz, Corgnolaz, Crépin, La Ville, Lac de Lod, Liussel, Suisse[1]
Area
  Total14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2006)[3]
  Total96
  Density6.9/km2 (18/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Chamoisiens
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
11020
Dialing code0166
Patron saintSaint Pantaleon
Saint day26 July
WebsiteOfficial website

Chamois is the only municipality in Italy not reachable by car. Visitors can arrive in Chamois with a cablecar or by a path from La Magdeleine.

See also

  • Media related to Chamois at Wikimedia Commons

References


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