COMMUNE OF ARVIER
Arvier is a small village situated in the high part of Aosta Valley, at the entrance to the Valgrisenche, along the main road which links Aosta to Courmayeur. From the motorway A5 Turin-Aosta, you can exit at Aymavilles and take the main road 26, towards Courmayeur. The commune has got about 800 inhabitants and extends on a territory of 33.35 km².

The services offered by the commune are: a library, a chemist's, a bank, a consulting-room, a post office, a multi-purpose hall for shows and manifestations, a microcommunity for old people and a nursery and primary school.
Here are organized some fairs such as the " Fiha de Mitzoten" in July, the "Grape Harvesting" and the "Veillà" on 30th December where the ancient jobs are represented. The village is positioned in a sunny zone which permits the cultivation of vineyards which produce grapes for the famous "de L'Enfer" red wine.
The village has important ruins of a 13th century castle, a Roman bell-tower and some chapels.
In 1470 was built a hospice for travellers whose remains are still visible in the hamlet of Leverogne.
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Commune of Arvier