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The fabulous ski resort of Courmayeur in Aosta Valley is the perfect destination for your next winter vacation to Italy! This ski resort is part of the Mont Blanc mountain range and provides over one hundred kilometres of excellent skiing slopes suitable for all levels of experience.

Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Aosta Valley where you can easy commute to this exciting ski resort. This is the perfect Italian destination for those cold winter months!

Rent equipment for skiing or snowboarding here and catch a lift up to the starting points of these thrilling downhill trails.

The stunning Fénis castle in Aosta Valley is one of the country’s most famous fortresses. It is a huge structure, built in a classic castle layout and attracts many thousands of tourists each year. In fact, it looks like a castle that came right out of a children’s storybook!

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Aosta Valley and witness all that this gloriously scenic region has to offer! Fénis castle dates back to the 1100s and began taking the shape of the castle visitors can see today when many additions and reinforcements were added in the 14th century.

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.

Visit the smallest region in Italy, Aosta Valley! Tucked into the north-west of the country, between France and Switzerland, this little gem is often overlooked by holiday makers but it has a lot to offer by way of sporting activities, natural beauty and charm. A mountainous land, Aosta Valley is home to Mont Blanc which is the highest mountain in Europe!

Stay in a cosy holiday rental in Aosta Valley where you can base a fantastic exploration of this northern region.

Challenge yourself to many types of mountain climbing travels throughout the year or simply head up in a cable car at the ski resort of Courmayeur to see the magnificent snow tipped peaks of Aosta Valley.

The small mountainous region of Aosta Valley is tucked in the north west of Italy and borders the French Alps, Switzerland. It’s the smallest and least populated region in the country and isn't split into provinces because of its size!

But it does have 74 lovely communes full of pretty towns and villages that have lots to offer the curious tourist. The weather can get bitterly cold here during the winter months and is mild during the summer but be sure to bring warm clothes to protect against a sharp wind blowing down from the alps!

French and Italian are both official languages spoken in Aosta Valley because of its proximity to France. It was conquered by Rome in 25 BC; many new roads and mountain passes were constructed to encourage better communication between the towns and other regions.