Brusson, Aosta Valley
| Brusson | ||
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| Comune | ||
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Comune di Brusson Commune de Brusson | ||
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  Brusson Location of Brusson in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°46′N 7°44′E / 45.767°N 7.733°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Aosta Valley | |
| Province | none | |
| Frazioni | Pasquier, La Croix, Vollon, Estoul, La Pilaz, Arcésaz, Extrepierre, Fontaine, Graines, Curien, Fénille | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giulio Grosjacques | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 55 km2 (21 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,338 m (4,390 ft) | |
| Population (31 July 2010) | ||
| • Total | 859 | |
| • Density | 16/km2 (40/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Brussonins | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code | 11022 | |
| Dialing code | 0125 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Maurice | |
| Saint day | 22 September | |
| Website | Official website | |
Bringuez lake.
Brusson (Valdôtain: Breutson; Issime Walser: Brütze; Gressoney Walser: Britze); is a town and comune in Val d'Ayas, a left minor valley of the Aosta Valley region in Italy.
It is well known as a summer and winter vacationing spot, and better known for its plentiful cross-country skiing trails. It is also a good starting point for climbing Monte Rosa. Brusson is part of the Monterosa Ski domain, home to cross-country skiing trails used for several World Cup races.
Sights include the medieval Graines Castle.
Twin towns
Gold specimen from the old Fénillaz Mine, near Brusson
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