La Salle, Aosta Valley

La Salle
Comune
Comune di La Salle
Commune de La Salle

The village of La Salle with the Mont Blanc in the background.
La Salle

Location of La Salle in Italy

Coordinates: 45°44′50″N 7°4′30″E / 45.74722°N 7.07500°E / 45.74722; 7.07500Coordinates: 45°44′50″N 7°4′30″E / 45.74722°N 7.07500°E / 45.74722; 7.07500
Country Italy
Region Aosta Valley
Province none
Government
  Mayor Cassiano Pascal (May 9, 2005)
Area
  Total 83 km2 (32 sq mi)
Elevation 1,001 m (3,284 ft)
Population (2006)
  Total 2,018
  Density 24/km2 (63/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Sallereins
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 11015
Dialing code 0165
Patron saint Cassian of Imola
Saint day August 13
Website Official website

La Salle is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy.

The Castello di Châtelard 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.


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