Archive for 'Mountains'

Picture this: you've found a vacation rental in Lombardy and you are spending cold winter days with the Italian Alps, a cute Alpine town and a building that bears an uncanny resemblance to the Grand Budapest Hotel unfolding in front of your eyes as you sit in a hot tub in a spa, soaking your stress away. Then you get out of the hot tub and go get a treatment or go skiing or sit in front of a blazing fireplace in your cosiest clothes with a hot drink and a good book on hand...what could be lovelier than that? You've had a tough, long year, why not treat yourself with the ultimate winter spa getaway in Italy? Why not plan a trip to Bormio.

Mont Blanc stands on the French-Italian border between the Val d'Aosta in Italy and Chamonix in France. It is the tallest mountain in the Alps and most only admire its immense beauty from the surrounding resorts. However, it is not actually that difficult, comparatively, to reach the summit. One should take in its majesty as a whole from a distance but actually reaching its towering peaks is a completely different experience. If you want to discover this great natural beauty for yourself, just find a vacation rental in the Val D'Aosta and pencil in some time for the mighty mountain that several countries fight to lay claim to.

For those less mobile, less actively inclined or who might be a little worried about undertaking this behemoth, fear not! You can take the cable cars from Courmayeur to Chamonix and take in the fantastic views en-route.

Although Torino ski resort in Piedmont is most frequented by holiday makers in the winter months, this enchanting resort would be a superb place to visit all year around.

Ski enthusiasts have over one hundred ski lifts to bring them to the starting points of over 1500 kilometres of slopes to ski down in the winter months.

There are lots of traditional and new age snow sports available in Torino to try out!

Or pull on your winter hiking boots and embark on a refreshing guided Alpine tour that will bring you on paths through the incredible mountain scenery of the area, any time of the year. If you feel like letting someone else do all the exercise then book in for a high speed sled dog tour that will zoom you around the Torino ski resort in style!

It may be the smallest region in Italy but Aosta Valley has some of the most stunning scenery in the country! There is a thriving tourism industry here where visitors can embark on challenging mountain hikes, stay at top skiing destinations and explore splendid natural attractions.

Situated in the very north of Italy bordering France and Switzerland, Aosta Valley makes up a large section of the region with smaller valleys framing it.

Choose from a range of pretty holiday rentals in Aosta Valley where you can enjoy a few days of mesmerising scenery any time of year.

Climb up high to see the vivid Blue Lake under the gaze of Mont Blanc. The water is pure here and beautifully reflects the surrounding mountains, forests and sky looking above it in clear detail. Walk along part of the Great Saint Bernard Pass that runs through Aosta Valley which has been the training ground for these famous St. Bernard rescue dogs since the 11th century. Go on a hike around the Gran Paradis National Park filled with scenic mountain landscape and a selection of rare flora and fauna.

The stunning sight of the Altipiano dello Sciliar in the region of Trentino Alto Adige/Südtirol is an ideal spot to head for a winter skiing holiday or a hiking trip during the warmer months.

The scenery here is truly breath taking; a mountainous area nestled in the striking Dolomites mountain range. Stay in a cosy vacation rental in Trentino Alto Adige any time of year to easily visit this spectacular sight!

In the winter months, the Altipiano dello Sciliar is covered in snow and this entire area become a popular skiing destination. Ski lifts criss-cross the lower mountains here that suit beginner to expert levels.