Whilst the Aosta Valley is best known in the UK for it’s world class ski resorts, the area has a huge amount to offer in the summer. This includes some of the world’s best terrain for Hiking, Trekking and Mountaineering which is only natural in a region encompassing 4 peaks such as Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso, Matterhorn and Monte Rosa. It doesn’t stop there, however, and the Valley also hosts opportunities for touring castles or vineyards, cycling and taking part in tours to discover the rich cultural and gastronomic heritage of the region.
MACS ADVENTURE
Italian Alps – Walking in the Aosta Valley (from £795)
Enjoy a relaxed mountain walking holiday in the northwest of Italy, in the historic Aosta Valley, sandwiched between France to the west and Switzerland to the east. Walk along the best stages of the Cammino Balteo on a trip packed with Italian culture, food, and Roman history. Admire traditional mountain chalets decorated with vividly coloured geraniums, and towering mountain peaks, as you explore on the peaceful walking trails. Old trade routes lead through a pristine natural landscape peppered with castles, palaces, and churches, all surrounded by the highest and most famous mountains and vineyards in the Alps. Start at the Roman bridge Pont Saint-Martin, an important marker on the famous Via Francigena pilgrimage path and the gateway to the Aosta Valley. The panoramic view of Mont Blanc makes for the ideal end. The cuisine from the neighbouring countries blends with traditional hearty mountain foods, so you can tuck into the many delicious cheeses, wine, pasta, and sausages along the way.
What’s Included
• Accommodation in en suite rooms in B&B’s and small hotels
• Daily breakfasts
• Door-to-door luggage transfers as per your itinerary
• Transfers as per itinerary
• Entrance fee for Bard Fortress
• Access to maps, GPX tracks, and daily route information with the Macs Adventure app
• All your trip documents including a detailed info pack are provided digitally through your online Macs “My Account”
• We’re here for you 24/7 if you need anything. Just give us a call
MACS ADVENTURE
Walking at the foot of the Matterhorn (from £595)
Immerse yourself in the historic Aosta Valley, in the northwest of Italy, located between France to the west and Switzerland to the east. It’s the chance to discover this lesser-known part of the Alps, where you can sample Italian cuisine and culture, stay in cosy small hotels and guest houses in rustic mountain villages, and enjoy walking in the mountains without the crowds. This small region of Italy has a lot to offer including seeing the famed Matterhorn and Monte Rosa massif. Experience the snow-capped peaks, blooming alpine meadows, larch forests, and rushing streams. You can ascend to Glacier Paradise on the world’s highest three-cable gondola. Take in the view over the jagged peaks of this impressive alpine terrain as you reach the summit of Monte Zerbion.
What’s Included
• Accommodation in en suite rooms in B&B’s and small hotels
• Daily breakfasts
• Door-to-door luggage transfers as per your itinerary (excluding day 6)
• Transfers as per itinerary
• Access to maps, GPX tracks, and daily route information with the Macs Adventure app
• All your trip documents including a detailed info pack are provided digitally through your online Macs “My Account”
• We’re here for you 24/7 if you need anything. Just give us a call
MOUNTAIN TRACKS
Monterosa 4000 ers – Grand Spaghetti Tour!
In the shadow of the Matterhorn and with distance views to Grand Combin and Mont Blanc this is surly one of the great mountaineering circuits to complete.
With 5 nights in comfortable mountain huts on the Italian side of the massif, tour dates are start from the 15th June through to 27th July.
WEXAS TRAVEL
The Italian Alps is home to some of the country’s most spectacular landscape. The Aosta Valley is hemmed by four of Europe’s highest mountains – Mont Blanc, The Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso. The Aosta Valley has some of the best skiing in the Alps – with more than 800kms of pistes and 160 lifts at world-famous ski resorts such as Courmayeur and Cervinia – as well as some delightfully historic towns with stunning mountain scenery, preserved Roman ruins, beautiful castles, wonderful wildlife and fabulous food and wine. Book your tailor made summer holiday to Aosta with Wexas Travel.