Landmark
Pont d'Aël
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Pont d'Aël is a stunning Roman aqueduct bridge located in a narrow gorge about 5 km from Aosta. Built in 3 BC, it was part of a 6 km long aqueduct that supplied water to the Roman colony of Augusta Praetoria (modern Aosta). The bridge is 50 meters long and stands 66 meters above the torrent. Its most distinctive feature is a covered channel that carried water, now accessible via a walkway inside the structure. Visitors can walk through the bridge and marvel at the engineering that has survived two millennia. The setting is dramatic, the bridge spans the deep, rocky valley of the Grand Eyvia river, surrounded by cliffs and greenery. It's a peaceful spot, often uncrowded, offering a tangible connection to ancient Roman infrastructure.
Don't miss
- Walk through the original covered aqueduct channel
- Impressive height and span over the gorge
- Free and open to the public year-round
- Nearby hiking trails in the surrounding valley
- Informational panels explaining Roman construction techniques
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