Italy's smallest region is a concentrate of wonders: Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso. The Aosta Valley is also a land of medieval castles, Alpine traditions and heartwarming mountain cuisine.
Aosta, the "Rome of the Alps", preserves an extraordinary Roman heritage: the Arch of Augustus, the Praetorian Gate, the Roman Theatre.
The Aosta Valley has Europe's highest concentration of castles: Fénis, Issogne, Verrès, Sarre.
Italy's first national park (1922), kingdom of the ibex: pristine valleys, waterfalls, marmots, golden eagles.
At the foot of Europe's roof. The Skyway Mont Blanc reaches 3,466m with 360° Alpine views.
The most photographed mountain in the Alps dominates Cervinia-Breuil.
Best period: June-September (summer), December-March (winter) | Duration: 4-6 days
