Rhêmes-Notre-Dame
Comune in Aosta Valley, Italy
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Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (French: [ʁɛm nɔtʁə dam] ⓘ; Valdôtain: Noutra Dama de Réma) is a village and comune (municipality) in the autonomous region of the Aosta Valley in Italy. With a population of 74, it is the least populous municipality in the Aosta Valley and the 2nd least densely populated in Italy.[2][1]
Rhêmes-Notre-Dame
Noutra Dama de Réma (Valdôtain) | |
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| Comune di Rhêmes-Notre-Dame Commune de Rhêmes-Notre-Dame | |
The village of Bruil | |
  Rhêmes-Notre-Dame Location of Rhêmes-Notre-Dame in Italy  Rhêmes-Notre-Dame Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley) | |
| Coordinates: 45°34′11.17″N 7°7′5.16″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Province | none |
| Frazioni | Artalle, Brenand, Broillat, Bruil, Carré, Chanavey, Chaudanne, Les Oreillers, Glairs, Pessey, Pellaud, Pont, Thumel |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Corrado Oreiller |
| Area | |
• Total | 86.84 km2 (33.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) |
| Population (2026)[2] | |
• Total | 74 |
| • Density | 0.85/km2 (2.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Rhêmeins |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 11010 |
| Dialing code | 0165 |
| Saint day | 2 July |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
Rhêmes-Notre-Dame is a mountain municipality located in the upper Rhêmes valley. It is part of Gran Paradiso National Park.[3] It is surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Despite the presence of some hotels and downhill slopes it still is a natural place with a rural architectural structure.
Climate
Because of its altitude, winters are cold and snowy, while summers are fresh. Temperatures vary from a minimum value of −15 °C (5 °F) during winters to a maximum value of 22 to 23 °C (72 to 73 °F) during summers.[4]
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 74, of which 54.1% are male, and 45.9% are female. Minors make up 2.7% of the population, and seniors make up 31.1%.[2]
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 10.5% of the total population. The largest foreign country of origin is Albania, the others are Australia, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Romania, Senegal, and Switzerland.[7]
Economy
The economy of Rhêmes-Notre-Dame is based on skiing during winters and mountain biking and excursions during summers. However, there still are some agricultural activities like cattle breeding that characterized the past of this place.
Twin towns - sister cities
Solarolo, Italy, since 1999
