Not far from Aosta, a smiling village stretches on the level bottom of the Dora Baltea river (650 metres), surrounded by a medieval castle: this is the most surprising aspect of Saint Pierre. But there's another castle on the border of the built-up area. So, history is the main trace of this fine spot surrounded by luxuriant apple-orchards and vineyards on the rocks, and dominated by the majestic ice pyramid of Mount Grivola, one of the magic peaks of Gran Paradiso. History and culture here are important holiday attractions, summed up in the Regional Natural Sciences Museum lodged in the main castle. Completely different, on the contrary, for what concerns paragliding, a sport activity which can be done at Vetan, at an altitude of 1700 metres. The whole commune offers a particular gastronomical tradition in its restaurants an hotels, where menus, including dishes based on rennets are suggested together with DOC wine.