Bed & breakfast in the historic centre of Pont-Saint-Martin, along the Via Francigena pilgrimage route, with a garden, terrace and views of the surrounding mountains.
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La Casa Antica is a bed & breakfast located in the heart of the historic centre of Pont-Saint-Martin, a small village in the lower Aosta Valley nestled at the foot of the Alps, right along the route of the Via Francigena. The property offers a cosy and genuine atmosphere, ideal for those looking for a simple yet well-kept base from which to explore the valley and its surroundings.
All rooms feature a private bathroom, mountain views and heating, and are furnished with marble or tiled floors, bed linen, a desk and a wardrobe. Some rooms have a private entrance, offering an added degree of independence that travellers appreciate. The communal areas include a garden with a terrace where guests can relax during the milder seasons.
Free public parking is available nearby with no reservation required, while WiFi is included in the room rate. Pont-Saint-Martin train station is just 750 metres away on foot, making the property convenient even for guests travelling without a car. The Forte di Bard, one of the most famous attractions in the region, can be reached in just a few minutes by car.
La Casa Antica offers three room types, all facing the mountains and sharing the same core amenities: private bathroom, heating, bed linen, wardrobe and desk. Marble or tiled floors lend a touch of understated elegance to the rooms, while a plug socket near the bed caters to the needs of guests travelling with digital devices.
The range spans from the 29 m² Double Room with a French double bed — the most spacious option in the property — to two 20 m² rooms: the Double Room with En Suite Bathroom, also with a French double bed, and the Triple Room with External Private Bathroom, which can accommodate up to three guests thanks to an additional single bed. This last room type is particularly well suited to small groups or families with one child. In all room types, the bathroom is equipped with a bath or shower, hairdryer and towels.
The Double Room is the largest option at the bed & breakfast, with its 29 m² providing space and comfort for two people. Featuring a French double bed, a private bathroom with bath or shower, hairdryer and towels, it also comes with a desk, wardrobe, bed linen and a plug socket near the bed. The mountain views and private entrance make it particularly popular with guests seeking independence and peace and quiet.
The Triple Room with External Private Bathroom measures 20 m² and can accommodate up to three guests thanks to a combination of a single bed and a French double bed. The private bathroom, although located outside the room, is for the exclusive use of the guests and is equipped with a bath or shower, hairdryer and towels. The room also features a wardrobe, desk, bed linen and mountain views, making it well suited to families or small groups.
The Double Room with En Suite Bathroom extends over 20 m² and comfortably sleeps two people. The en suite bathroom is fully equipped with a bath or shower, hairdryer, towels and toilet paper. The furnishings include a French double bed, desk, wardrobe and bed linen, with a plug socket conveniently located on the bedside. This room also enjoys the characteristic mountain views that define the entire property.
La Casa Antica provides guests with a set of essential services designed for a comfortable and independent stay. WiFi is available free of charge throughout the property, while free public parking in the immediate vicinity — with no reservation required — is a genuine advantage for guests travelling by car.
All rooms are non-smoking and the entire property is smoke-free. Every room is equipped with heating, marble or tiled floors, a private entrance and bed linen. Check-in and check-out are handled privately, and an express option is also available. The outdoor areas include a garden with a terrace, ideal for enjoying the quieter hours of the day with views of the surrounding mountains. The property is family-friendly, with family rooms available, and fire extinguishers are provided for guest safety.
Pont-Saint-Martin is a municipality in the lower Aosta Valley that takes its name from the famous single-arch Roman bridge over the Lys torrent, one of the best-preserved in the Alpine arc and a symbol of the village. The town sits at the junction of the Aosta Valley and the Lys Valley, and is the gateway to the region for those arriving from Piedmont along the A5 motorway.
La Casa Antica stands in the historic centre, along the route of the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrimage road that crossed Europe all the way to Rome. This location makes it a natural stopping point for walkers following the Aosta Valley section of the route. Pont-Saint-Martin train station is reachable on foot in around 9 minutes, while Donnas station is just 4 minutes away by car.
In the surrounding area, the Forte di Bard is well worth a visit — an imposing nineteenth-century fortress that today houses museums and exhibition spaces, located about 7–8 minutes away by car. Heading further up the valley, ski resorts such as Champoluc and Gressoney are easily accessible, making the property a valid base for mountain lovers in every season. Aosta airport is reachable in around 30 minutes by car.
Guests particularly appreciate the friendly staff and the cleanliness of the rooms, with above-average scores in both categories. The location in the historic centre is rated very positively, while general services are the aspect with the most evident room for improvement.
Check-in is available from 15:00 to 21:00. Guests are required to communicate their expected arrival time in advance. At check-in, a photo ID and a credit card must be presented.
No, La Casa Antica does not include breakfast in the room rate. Several bars and restaurants within easy walking distance can be found in the immediate vicinity.
No, La Casa Antica does not allow pets.
Pont-Saint-Martin train station is approximately 750 metres away on foot (about 9 minutes). From there, you can reach Turin and the rest of the Aosta Valley. The property is also well connected by car via the A5 motorway.
Yes, free public parking is available near the property with no reservation required.
The location is excellent for exploring the lower Aosta Valley: the Forte di Bard, one of the most imposing fortresses in the region, is about 7–8 minutes away by car. Nearby you will also find the Battistero di San Giovanni, the Pieve di San Lorenzo, and several restaurants just steps from the property.
Yes, children of all ages are welcome. The property has family rooms available. Please note that cots and extra beds are not available, and the upper floors are accessible by stairs only.