Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | 3 rooms / 6 beds | Family-run B&B/Chambre et petit déjeuner: part of the home, occasional or seasonal activity, maximum 3 rooms and 6 beds. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | 6 rooms / 12 beds | Affittacamere: up to 6 rooms and 12 beds under regional rules, subject to room-size requirements and SCIA filing. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | CAV/furnished housing units with bathroom and kitchen, operated as an accommodation facility; capacity derives from the units and authorised requirements. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Tourist-use accommodation/rentals are a separate category and follow the dedicated regional rules, in addition to the CIN. |
Bed & Breakfast
Family-run B&B/Chambre et petit déjeuner: part of the home, occasional or seasonal activity, maximum 3 rooms and 6 beds.
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
Affittacamere: up to 6 rooms and 12 beds under regional rules, subject to room-size requirements and SCIA filing.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
CAV/furnished housing units with bathroom and kitchen, operated as an accommodation facility; capacity derives from the units and authorised requirements.
Tourist rentals
Tourist-use accommodation/rentals are a separate category and follow the dedicated regional rules, in addition to the CIN.
Checks to carry out before you start
1. Identify the correct accommodation category
Before filing any application, determine whether the project is a B&B, an Affittacamere, a CAV or a simple tourist rental: permitted services, accommodation capacity, taxation and procedures differ.
2. Municipality and SUAP
Check whether a SCIA, CIA or other notification is required, together with tourist tax rules, any local regulations and the online procedures of the competent Municipality.
3. Property and accommodation capacity
Check permitted use where required, minimum room sizes, bathrooms, safety requirements, condominium rules and the number of beds that can actually be authorised.
4. Identification codes and guest-related obligations
Obtain the regional or provincial code where required and then the CIN; activate tourism-statistics reporting, Alloggiati Web and any other applicable obligations.
Official sources and reference texts
- Aosta Valley Region — Regional Law 11/1996, consolidated text
- Aosta Valley Region — Tourism
- Ministry of Tourism — BDSR/CIN FAQs updated in 2026
This page provides an AIBBA practical summary. It does not replace the legislation, subsequent measures, current forms or checks with the SUAP and Municipality. For an individual property, always rely on official sources and a specific verification of the applicable requirements.