Rhêmes-Notre-Dame
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Rhêmes-Notre-Dame ( Valdôtain: ) is a
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'' in the
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region of north-west
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Geography

Rhemes-Notre-Dame is a mountain village located in the upper Rhêmes valley. It is part of Gran Paradiso National Park. 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 during winters to a maximum value of during summers.Rhemes-Notre-Dame temperatures


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

Rhêmes-Notre-Dame is twinned with: *
Solarolo Solarolo ( rgn, Slarôl) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Ravenna in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, located about southeast of Bologna and about west of Ravenna. Solarolo borders the following municipalities: Bagnara d ...
, Italy, since 1999


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See also

* Mont Tout Blanc Cities and towns in Aosta Valley {{Aosta-geo-stub