Fort Bard
A 19th-century fortress blocking the valley from a rocky spur. In 1800 the earlier fort held up Napoleon's army for two weeks, and he then had it razed. Rebuilt by the House of Savoy, it now houses the Museum of the Alps and major exhibitions; scenes from an Avengers film were shot here.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Hône-Bard station, 700 m away (about 10 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Donnas station, 2 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Turin Airport (TRN), about 46 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away.
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Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is May (about 122 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 0 to 8 °C | 8° 0° | 46 |
| Feb | from 2 to 10 °C | 10° 2° | 52 |
| Mar | from 3 to 12 °C | 12° 3° | 65 |
| Apr | from 7 to 16 °C | 16° 7° | 65 |
| May | from 12 to 21 °C | 21° 12° | 122 |
| Jun | from 17 to 26 °C | 26° 17° | 93 |
| Jul | from 19 to 29 °C | 29° 19° | 65 |
| Aug | from 18 to 28 °C | 28° 18° | 73 |
| Sep | from 14 to 24 °C | 24° 14° | 62 |
| Oct | from 11 to 20 °C | 20° 11° | 100 |
| Nov | from 5 to 13 °C | 13° 5° | 80 |
| Dec | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 46 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 444 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
Nearby
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- Gressoney and Castel SavoiaTown · 21 km as the crow flies
- Fénis CastleHistory and art · 25 km as the crow flies
- ★ ChamoisTown · 27 km as the crow flies
- Cogne and Gran ParadisoTown · 30 km as the crow flies