Italy's very first national park was created to protect the Alpine ibex species that had dwindled to less than 500 at the time. Gran Paradiso National Park is located between the northwestern regions of Piedmont and Aosta and holds true to its name, a "great ...

Saint-Barthélemy in Italy's Aosta Valley region is a magical place where you can enjoy picturesque landscapes, the outdoors, and even an observatory. Why Saint-Barthélemy Nature and Sports If you love the mountains and, at the same time, you're looking for something a bit different from the usual, Saint-Barthélemy ...

Italy's Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) region borders France and shares the tallest mountain in the Alps, Monte Bianco (or Mont Blanc in French). The town of Courmayeur has become one of the most desirable winter destinations in the world. It is also known for its ...

One of the most well-known and spiritual journeys in the world is along the Via Francigena. If you have traveled around Italy, you have most likely noticed the brown signs with the little pilgrim cartoon drawing indicating the famous via. But have you ever wondered ...

The Aosta Valley is the smallest region of Italy which borders France and Switzerland. Being that it is the gateway to the Alps, it is, of course, famous for skiing and winter sports and an outdoor paradise during any season. The tiny region has multiple ...

Issime is an enchanting town located in the heart of the Gressoney Valley, also called the Lys Valley, for its Lys river. Issime is located just 13 km from the Pont-Saint-Martin motorway exit at 1,000 meters above sea level. This small hamlet has so much ...

Valtournenche and Cervinia in the Aosta Valley are the places I hold most dear. I have memories of my first endeavors with a camera under the guidance of my father, who had conquered the Matterhorn from the Swiss side and who loved to photograph it more ...

In Italy's Aosta Valley, bordering Switzerland and France, very special Carnival festivities take place every year. The area of the Great Saint Bernard Valley (Valle di Gran San Bernardo) and the Valpelline are known as the Coumba Freida which literally means 'cold valley'. Let's find out more ...

The Alps are an absolute paradise for skiers. In an area of about 750 km, from Piedmont, Lombardy, Valle d'Aosta, Trentino, Veneto, and Friuli you'll find some of the most important ski resorts in Europe. November is typically the "warm-up" month and the start of ...

    Aosta is Italy's smallest city. Nestled in the Alps, this little Alpine treasure is a fabulous place to visit. Let's find out what to see in Aosta in a day. Its History Aosta is also known as the "Rome of the North". This nickname derives from its ...