La Salle, Aosta Valley

La Salle (Valdôtain: La Sala (locally La Sala)) is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy.

La Salle
Comune di La Salle
Commune de La Salle
The village of La Salle with the Mont Blanc in the background.
The village of La Salle with the Mont Blanc in the background.
Location of La Salle
La Salle is located in Italy
La Salle
La Salle
Location of La Salle in Italy
La Salle is located in Aosta Valley
La Salle
La Salle
La Salle (Aosta Valley)
Coordinates: 45°44′50″N 7°4′30″E
CountryItaly
RegionAosta Valley
Provincenone
Government
  MayorCassiano Pascal (May 9, 2005)
Area
  Total83 km2 (32 sq mi)
Elevation
1,001 m (3,284 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2022)[2]
  Total2,017
  Density24/km2 (63/sq mi)
DemonymSallereins
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
11015
Dialing code0165
Patron saintCassian of Imola
Saint dayAugust 13
WebsiteOfficial website
Ecours Castle

The Châtelard Castle is in the town.

Economy

The economy of La Salle is, today, mainly based on tourism, during summer and winter seasons. Nevertheless, it retains some handicraft and agricultural activities. In particular the viticulture with the production of the Vallée d'Aoste Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle a DOC white wine made from the Prié blanc grape.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.


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