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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.

Italy is utterly inundated by beautiful, fairy-tale castles in the most picturesque of settings. Yet, in the Aosta Valley, or Valle D'Aosta, in the north-west of Italy, there is one that particularly stands out and must be among the most lovely. Saint-Pierre Castle in the town of Saint-Pierre rises above the rest of the town on a little rocky outcrop at the centre of the valley. It is the first thing that your eyes are drawn to upon entering the area and offers wonderful views all around. The castle itself looks like something pulled right from the pages of your favourite childhood tale or from the frames of a Disney movie. If you find a vacation rental in Valle D'Aosta, you can stop by the charming little town and see this dream-like building for yourself.

The beautiful region of Valle D'Aosta, or Aosta Valley, is in the mountainous north-west of Italy. As the name suggests, it is full of beautiful valleys and the mountains offer stunning views across its picturesque landscape. Any visit to the area should include time to take in the great beauty of this distinctive landscape. However, it is not only what is on earth that can be admired in Valle D'Aosta. The Astronomical Observatory of Valle D'Aosta gives visitors to the region the opportunity to take in amazing views of the skies above as well. For something special to do one evening, once you've found your perfect vacation rental in Valle D'Aosta, why not spend some time gazing at the stars?

If you’re holidaying or passing through Italy’s smallest region of Aosta Valley then why not take a few hours to visit the quaint town of Nus situated here?

This beautiful town is wonderfully preserved and is adorned all around with fragrant fruit and chestnut trees, vineyards and meadows.

Choose from some cosy vacation rentals in Aosta Valley where you can relax and unwind after some interesting days of exploring this small region!

A popular wine hails from here called Vien du Nus. If you happen to be passing through Nus on the second Sunday of May you’ll come across a delicious wine festival called ‘Festival du Vien de Nus’ which offers open wine tastings and a wide selection of food delicacies made from dried grapes.

Aosta Valley is the smallest region in Italy, tucked into the North-west of the country and is a very popular skiing destination in the winter months. But why not see what else this quaint little region has to offer throughout the rest of the year? Book into a cosy vacation rental in Aosta Valley and get ready for a fantastic outdoor adventure!

Lovers of the Great Outdoors would be perfectly suited to a vacation in Aosta Valley due to the many majestic mountains that stand proudly here such as the Matterhorn and the treacherous Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey. Why not go on a hiking tour through the foothills of these great landmarks and enjoy capturing some wonderful pictures of them all?