Aosta Valley Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Italian mountainous semi-autonomous region in the North-West
About Aosta Valley
Aosta Valley, which is the smallest of Italy's 20 regions, lies in the northwest of the country. It is formed by a central valley with the Dora Baltea (French:Doire baltée) river running through it and by 13 side valleys carved out by glaciers and torrents. Protected areas account for almost a third of the region, in order to safeguard biodiversity, and Aosta Valley is home to two natural parks: the Gran Paradiso (orGrand Paradis) National Park and the Mont Avic Regional Park. Known all over the world for the major climbing routes that have made mountaineering history, for its trekking itineraries and international-level ski resorts, Aosta Valley boasts an outstanding historical, cultural and artistic heritage, withRomanmonuments, Mediaeval castles and Romanesque churches, as well as top-q
Aosta Valley Travel Guide Sections
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