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 …
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
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 …
Valtournenche: The Place Closest to My Heart
Valtournenche and Cervinia in the Aosta Valley are the places I hold most dear. I have memories of my first endeavors …
