Gressoney-La-Trinité
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| Gressoney-La-Trinité | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Gressoney-La-Trinité | |
  Gressoney-La-Trinité
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| Coordinates: 45°50′N 7°50′E / 45.833°N 7.833°ECoordinates: 45°50′N 7°50′E / 45.833°N 7.833°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Valle d'Aosta |
| Province | none |
| Area | |
| - Total | 65 km2 (25.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2006) | |
| - Total | 304 |
| - Density | 4.7/km2 (12.1/sq mi) |
| - Demonym | Gressonari or Gressonards |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 11020 |
| Dialing code | 0125 |
| Website | Official website |
Gressoney-La-Trinité is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy.
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[edit] Geography
At an altitude of 1,635 m Gressoney La Trinitè is the highest village in the Lys Valley.
[edit] History
The area was settled by the Walser people from the Valais. They left behind characteristic "Walser houses", or stadel, buildings made of wood and stone sitting on short mushroom-shaped pillars.
[edit] Notes and references
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[edit] External links
- www.gressoneyonline.it Official tourism information
- www.tourmonterosa.com Tour Monte Rosa - Matterhorn
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