Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, Aosta Valley is a region renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. As the season changes, Aosta Valley comes to life with a variety of exciting events that showcase its unique charm and traditions. From captivating cultural festivals to exhilarating outdoor activities, there’s something…
With trails surrounded by 4,000 metre summits featuring beautiful chapels, delightful hamlets, alpine nature and spectacular mountain vistas, the options for outdoor enthusiasts are aplenty in Aosta Valley. With over 2,000 trails is no surprise why the region is a hikers’ paradise. If you are looking for a journey that lends itself to different thematic…
With an area of just 3,266 km² – practically one-hundredth of the national territory – Aosta Valley is Italy’s smallest region. Despite being small in size, the region is home to an extraordinary natural heritage of rare beauty, including protected areas, sites belonging to the Natura 2000 ecological network and mountain botanical gardens. Encompassing a…
Set to become a comprehensive alpine destination, Aosta Valley’s Pila is focusing on developing activities beyond skiing, such as snowshoeing and ski touring. The resort is now featuring five newly designed snowshoe itineraries traversing the most scenic areas of Pila. Additionally, two ski touring routes are being created to enhance the range of experiences offered.…
Chamois (Enrico Romanzi) Discovering the beauty of magnificent villages and the magic of skiing in Aosta Valley’s smaller resorts has never been easier. The newly enhanced Magic Skipass offers families the chance to enjoy their passion for snow at an unbeatable price. The promotion is valid for the entire season, including weekends and holidays, in…
The Aosta Valley has prepared a whole host of festive goings on this winter season as visitors and locals alike prepare to celebrate the holiday season in style. Top seasonal attractions taking place in the mountainous region in the Northwest of Italy, known for its world class snowsports, gastronomy and packed summer activities programme, include:…
Ski mountaineering enthusiasts are in for a treat in Aosta Valley. Boasting beautiful scenery and variety of terrain, the smallest region in Italy offers unmissable possibilities for mountaineering lovers all the way from November to June, topped up with a number of major competitions, such as the legendary Mezzalama Trophy. The extensive variety of routes…
After years of groundbreaking work, the vision of an all-season link between the Italian village of Breuil-Cervinia and world-class spa resort of Zermatt in Switzerland has become a reality. The opening of the new 3S cableway from the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Mountain station at 3,883 metres above sea level to the Testa Grigia valley station…