Aosta Valley in Wintertime: 7 Must-Do Experiences
Aosta Valley- or Valle d’Aosta- is the smallest Italian region, an autonomous territory at the foot of the three highest …
Aosta Valley Mountains
Italy’s smallest region is home to the tallest mountain peaks in the country, including Mont Blanc, or Monte Bianco in Italian, at 4,800 meters. This entire region is considered mountainous since even its valleys are 1,500 meters above sea level. The Aosta Valley has some of the most untouched, pristine landscapes in all of Europe.
Here are just some of the many attractions in Aosta Valley’s mountains:
- Gran Paradiso National Park (shared with Lombardy)
- Mount Blanc and the Skyway
- Courmayeur
- Gressoney Valley
- La Thuile
- Cervinia
- Skiing in Aosta Valley
What to See in Aosta in a Day
Aosta is Italy’s smallest city. Nestled in the Alps, this little Alpine treasure is a fabulous place to visit. Let’s …
Breuil-Cervinia at the Foot of the Matterhorn
By now, everyone knows about the famous Matterhorn mountain that soars 4,470 meters (14,690 ft) into the sky on the …
Courmayeur at the Foot of Italy’s Monte Bianco
Italy’s Aosta Valley (Valle d’Aosta) region borders France and shares the tallest mountain in the Alps, Monte Bianco (or Mont …
The Matterhorn’s Magnificent Blue Lake in Aosta Valley
The magnificent Matterhorn mountain is one of the most recognizable peaks on the planet and was even further immortalized by …
La Thuile in the Aosta Valley: Paradise Year-Round
Italy’s Aosta Valley that borders France is known for its flawless scenery regardless of the season. Whether you are looking …
The Alpine Village of Cogne in Italy’s Aosta Valley
In Italy’s Aosta Valley and just miles from the French border lies the lovely town of Cogne. This Alpine village …
Gran Paradiso: Italy’s First National Park
Italy’s very first national park was created to protect the Alpine ibex species that had dwindled to less than 500 …
Visiting Saint-Barthélemy in Aosta Valley
Saint-Barthélemy in Italy’s Aosta Valley region is a magical place where you can enjoy picturesque landscapes, the outdoors, and even …
Issime in Aosta Valley’s Valle di Gressoney
Issime is an enchanting town located in the heart of the Gressoney Valley, also called the Lys Valley, for its …
