A Guide to Valle d'Aosta
The region of Valle d'Aosta has a single province, Aosta, but lots of valleys. Get to know the region better.
PROVINCE OF AOSTA
Saint Vincent
They don't rely on outdoor sports to bring the punters in. Try first the Casino della Vallee.
Courmayeur
The 'pearl' of the Alps has been a holiday destination for over 300 years and remains an exclusive spot.
Gran Paradiso
How tough do you need to be to climb a 4000 meter mountain. Find out here.
Cogne
Stunningly located and inhabited since the iron age. Above all, officially French speaking.
April in Courmayeur
Discover the customs and costumes of the town in mid May during the annual fair
Traditional mountain homes
The baite walser serve as family homes and mountain refuges. You can also holiday in them.
French and German influence
Take a course of 'titsch', Gressoney's German dialect and add a touch of Alemannic.
No road to Chamois
Chamois is the only comune in Italy not accessible by car. The perfect reason to go there then.
A place called Gaby
There's a lot of history hidden behind the very short name of this hamlet in the Monta Rosa Walser.
Small streets of Aosta
Once neglected, these back streets are now revitalizing the historical centre of the city.
Early season snow boarding
Are the slopes snow covered in mid autumn? Check out the webcams here.
Gran Bernardo and Valpelline
Ski touring and cross country runs make this zone a tranquil introduction to the valley.
Courmayeur as a ski resort
Ski Report Europe reveals what your 'white week' in Courmayer will really be like.
Cervinia and the Matterhorn
Find out what and where are the Seven Days and Seven Stars of the Cervino valley.
Gressoney Saint Jean
Elegant and refined like its name, do take in the Belvedere and the Lyskamm glacier. |
