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AOSTE VALLEY

Aoste

Description

Aosta Valley: the smallest and highest region in Italy!
Its surface area of 3,266 km² represents one hundredth of the Italian territory.

It is an alpine region, surrounded on all sides by high mountains and ancient glaciers. Moreover, one third of its territory is at an altitude of over 2,600 metres. There are both steep slopes and high altitude climbs. It is the ideal region for mountain sports activities: mountaineering, climbing, skiing, rafting, trekking, canyoning, mountain biking, etc.

Unique in nature

The Aosta Valley will delight many thanks to the numerous mountain sports it offers to tourists. During your sporting exploits, you will be in total harmony with the rich cultural heritage of the region. The Aosta Valley was the site of the first Italian national park. For this reason, the fauna and flora are protected by the region's territory. You will marvel at the splendid landscapes of the region!
The valley of 100 castles

It is also a region rich in history and art. You will discover its various monuments during your visits: medieval castles, towers, fortresses, palaces, Romanesque and Baroque churches... In short, all this prehistoric or Roman heritage will allow you to better understand the traditions of the Aosta Valley, sometimes still present in the gastronomy and the Italian/French bilingualism of the majority of the inhabitants... So go and discover the testimonies of the past. You will not be disappointed.