Sightseeing in Valle d’Aosta - what to see. Complete travel guide

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 and cafes. Tourism in the province isn’t limited by sports only; every local resort offers an interesting cultural program. Guests of Valle d'Aosta have a unique opportunity to visit ski resorts in France and Switzerland, which are very close to Italian ones.

The resort of Cervinia located at an altitude of 2050 m is very popular. Winters here are always sunny and warm. Snow falls in early December and lies on the slopes until May. These places have a lot of black trails, which will be appreciated by professional skiers. Next to them gentle slopes for beginners and children are laid. Local ski schools have highly qualified specialists. Nearby is the resort town of Courmayeur; it is considered one of upscale resorts in Italy. In addition to luxurious hotels, there are the most fashionable shops and boutiques, fine dining places and entertainment venues. The length of ski pistes is more than 100 km, so athletes will be able to enjoy skating. There are also historical sites here. It’s definitely worth to visit Malluquin Tower and an ancient church in the Romanesque style.

At the foot of Mont Blanc there is the picturesque town of La Thuile, which will please fans of quiet rest and tourists looking for privacy. It is always very calm here; a wide variety of tracks and lots of snow are waiting for holidaymakers. As for difficulty of trails, they aren’t suitable for beginners; most slopes are designed for mid-level athletes. Those who have just started to learn skiing are recommended to pay attention to the nearby French resort of La Rosier that has more than enough gentle slopes. Equally attractive is the resort of Monte Rosa; the town features about 100 diverse restaurants and cafes. Picturesque resorts of Valle d'Aosta allow escaping from the city and enjoying the magnificent nature that is one of the main attractions of these places. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The historical value of the region is wonderful medieval castles. Each of them has its inimitable history. One of the largest and most beautiful castles is Saint-Pierre. Many travelers prefer visiting this castle in the evening. When it gets dark, the facade of the castle is decorated with spectacular lights, so it is very interesting to admire the construction. Saint-Pierre is the most beautiful castle in the region. From the outside, it resembles a luxurious defensive construction.

The Fenil Castle will impress you with its impregnable exterior. It has been excellently preserved after hundreds of years. After the reconstruction, the castle was opened for visitors. Now, it serves as a very interesting museum. Its visitors have an opportunity to see the collections of old furniture, medieval pieces of art, household items, and other inimitable exhibits dedicated to the culture of the past.

The Verres Castle will impress not only fans of history, but also those who are indifferent to paintings of the last centuries. The big art museum was opened in this castle. The core of the collection is the masterpieces of the local masters living in the 19th century.

The region is also famous for its unique food traditions that attract gourmets from all over the world to this place. Submontane districts are rich with lavish pastures where rare cows are grazed. The true value of the region is farm dairy products. Many kinds of cheese, including world-famous fontina, are produced here. At the national restaurants, the visitors have a wide choice of meat and vegetable dishes and regional wines. On the territory of Valle d’Aosta, there are the highest vineyards in Europe. Famous wines, such as Petite Arvine and Muscat blanc di Chambave, are produced here. Remarkably, you will hardly taste many wines produced here in other regions of Italy. They are made primarily for the local people.

In the warm period, travelers can take an interesting excursion around vineyards and historical wineries. Besides skiing resorts, there is the balneological one, Pre Saint Didier. Now, there is an excellent thermal complex where the whole family can spend time with pleasure.