City break in Valle d’Aosta. Active leisure ideas for Valle d’Aosta - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Many travelers know the region as the location of upscale ski resorts. Despite the fact that Valle d'Aosta is the smallest region in the country, the range of entertainment options is just huge. The length of ski trails at local resorts is about 1,200 kilometers; all ski centers are well equipped for skiers of different experience levels. The main feature of local ski centers is that they border with popular ski areas of France and Switzerland. Guests have the unique opportunity to assess the quality of ski slopes of three different countries.
1. Ski resorts of the region are the most expensive in the country. In part, high prices are due to the fact that resort guests have access to the slopes of other countries. At the same … Open
Many luxurious ski-resorts are situated in Valle d'Aosta. There are excellent ski slopes of various difficulty, easy lifts, cozy hotels, as well as numerous entertainment venues, restaurants … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Valle d’Aosta and surroundings
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National and city parks around Valle d’Aosta
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 25.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 85.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 95.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Massif des Bauges' , 100.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Queyras' , 121.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 25.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 85.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 95.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Massif des Bauges' , 100.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Queyras' , 121.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Valle d’Aosta
♥ Amusement park 'Swiss Vapeur Parc' Le Bouveret, 84.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Safari Park' Pombia, 92.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Volandia' Somma Lombardo, 100.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Jungfrau Park' Interlaken, 110.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Swiss Vapeur Parc' Le Bouveret, 84.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Safari Park' Pombia, 92.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Volandia' Somma Lombardo, 100.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Jungfrau Park' Interlaken, 110.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Valle d’Aosta
♥ Water park 'Ondaland' Vicolungo, Novara, 82.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Ondaland' Vicolungo, Novara, 82.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
Michelin-starred restaurants in Valle d’Aosta
♥ Restaurant 'MaMa' Aosta. Type - Japanese. 9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Société anonyme de consommation' Pila. Type - Modern cuisine. 12.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'La Clusaz' GIGNOD. Type - Regional cuisine. 14.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Lou Ressignon' COGNE. Type - Regional cuisine. 15.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Bar à Fromage' COGNE. Type - Regional cuisine. 15.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'MaMa' Aosta. Type - Japanese. 9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Société anonyme de consommation' Pila. Type - Modern cuisine. 12.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'La Clusaz' GIGNOD. Type - Regional cuisine. 14.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Lou Ressignon' COGNE. Type - Regional cuisine. 15.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Bar à Fromage' COGNE. Type - Regional cuisine. 15.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Valle d’Aosta from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Cleuson-Dixence
From the series “The Greatest Dams in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Valle d’Aosta center - 38 km.
It should be noted that Cleuson-Dixence Dam is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. In the middle of the 20th century the small house was built for the construction workers, which was later converted into the hotel. The experienced travelers recommend visiting this area in the second half of September. In this period, the water basin has the maximum water level, its depth can reach 284 meters. …
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Tortin Ski Slope
From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”
Check on the map: Distance from Valle d’Aosta center - 42.6 km.
The big sharp stones, the cracks and the icy stretches on which you can slip through - even some professionals can not overcome this difficult path. The general length of the slopes, which are available to guests Verbier, is about 200 km. More than a quarter of the slopes are black. In many respects, the complexity of certain routes depends on the season. In the Hochwinter some difficult ski slopes completely hidden under the thick snowcrests and therefore fit even for the middle level athletes. …
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Aiguille du Midi
From the series “The World's Highest Observation Decks”
Check on the map: Distance from Valle d’Aosta center - 44.5 km.
A pleasant surprise will wait for visitors at the top; there you will see a multi-level observation deck with comfortable seating areas and cozy cafes. The open wooden platform acts as a viewing point; it features interconnected tunnels and passages carved directly into the rock. The uppermost area is at an altitude of 3842 meters; it is about 70 meters above the floor. …
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Guide to your best city break in Valle d’Aosta - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Valle d’Aosta - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Valle d’Aosta?' disappears immediately.