Introduction
Aosta: 113km (70 miles) NW of Turin, 184km (114 miles) NW of Milan; Courmayeur-Entrèves: 35km (22 miles) W of Aosta, 148km (92 miles) NW of Turin
Skiers, hikers, and fresh-air and scenery enthusiasts, eager to enjoy one of Italy's favorite Alpine playgrounds, flock to this tiny mountainous region less than 2 hours by train or car north of Turin. At its best, the Valle d'Aosta fulfills its promise: Snowcapped peaks, among them the Matterhorn (Monte Cervino in Italian) and Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco), rise above the valley's verdant pastures and forests; waterfalls cascade into mountain streams; romantic castles cling to wooded hillsides.
Also plentiful in the Valle d'Aosta are crowds -- especially in August, when the region welcomes hordes of vacationing Italians, and January through March, the height of the winter ski season -- and one too many overdeveloped tourist centers to accommodate them. You would be best off coming at one of the nonpeak times, when you can enjoy the...
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Europe Hotel
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Europe is located in Aosta, close to Aosta Cathedral, Teatro Romano, and Aosta Amphitheater. Nearby points of interest also include Sant'Orso...
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Excelsior
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Excelsior is located in Aosta, close to Aosta Cathedral, Aosta Amphitheater, and Teatro Romano. Nearby points of interest also include...
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TURIN
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TURIN is located in Aosta, close to Teatro Romano, Sant'Orso, and Arco di Augusto. Nearby points of interest also include Aosta Cathedral...
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