Hotels Val D'Aosta, Guesthouses Val D'Aosta, Country Houses Val D'Aosta

This small region, situated north west in the Italian peninsula, is characterized by majestic mountains, high pastures and hidden valleys, as well as by an unspoiled natural landscape surrounded by small towns and charming cities.

The 4.800-metre-high Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, is only one of the impressive Alpine mountain ranges which characterize the surrounding environment. Mount Rosa, Cervino and Gran Paradiso contribute to the creation of an outstanding mountainous landscape around which the life of both local inhabitants and tourists flocking to Val D’Aosta revolves.

Both in summer and in winter Val D’Aosta is a privileged holiday destination for mountain lovers who flock there to play sport or relax far from the hectic city life. The lovers of winter sports can take advantage of a wide range of equipments to perform both Alpine skiing and cross-country skiing in outstanding resorts such as Courmayeur, Cervinia, Pila, La Thuile, Gressonnay. Natural excursions, trekking and climbings are highly appreciated activities to be performed during summer, when snow thaws giving way to green woods and steep grass slopes.

Due to its strategic position as a borderland, Val D’Aosta was the seat of important historic vicissitudes which took place when Rome conquered the region and founded Augusta Pretoria, the current Aosta. The city, as the whole of the region, still retains historic and artistic evidences of great value dating back to that period, as well as to the following ages, such as exquisite palaces, impressive cathedrals and sumptuous castles. The lovers of fun can enjoy pleasant moments or try their luck at the famous Saint-Vincent casino.