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 The Aosta Valley

Welcome to this special section of thealps.com in which we will regularly present a selection of what Aosta Valley has to offer for all lovers of sports, good food, tradition and well being. The Aosta Valley is a region in the Italian Alps, crowned by four of the most wonderful mountains in Europe:  Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Matterhorn and Gran Paradiso, all of them over 4000 meters. Below you can read news, see upcoming events and find special offers in the region.
Cantine Aperte in Valle d'Aosta - 27 May 2012
In a cheery atmosphere, numerous winemaking firms will be opening their doors to the public. An unmissable occasion to visit the wine cellars and sample the excellent wines of the region, served with typical local produce.Read more
 
Castles
The fascination of history is just a step away. Discover the castles you can look round and those you can admire from outside. Read more
 
Astronomical Observatory
A break for the mind in Saint-Barthélemy, as you stroll along a starlit trail. Read more
 
Motorbike holidays
Eighteen recommended itineraries to explore Valle d'Aosta by motorbike, discovering attractive sights as you have fun whizzing round breathtaking bends.Read more
 

 

  Bataille des Chèvres (Goat fight)

6 May

La Thuile - The first edition of this unusual "bataille" was held in 1981, the year when some young breeders, true goat lovers, an ...

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  SpSecond-Hand and Swap Street Market

6 May
Verrès - This street market offers a series of regular opportunities for antique lovers to sell and exchange goods that ...

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  Fleurs et Saveurs du printemps (Spring flowers and flavours) - 7th edition

12 May
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13 May
Issogne - Spring market of handicraft and ...

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  Bataille des Chèvres (Goat fight)

13 May
Introd - The first edition of this unusual "bataille" was held in 1981, the year when some young breeders, true goat lovers, an ...

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  Bataille de reines

13 May
Valpelline - "Concours Batailles de Reines" elimination phase 9:00 am weighing of the Reines 11:30 am traditional regional ...

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  28th Cascine Festival

17 May
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20 May

Pont-Saint-Martin - The Cascine Festival has become a tradition with those wishing to start off the summer with an excellent barbecue, ...

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Slow & Walking /1

A new way of conceiving time: hospitality that takes you by the hand and leads you in re-discovering forgotten places, silences and spaces, among woods and landscapes.
Nights: 3
Valid from: 8 jun 2012 to 16 sep 2012
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 The Conquest of the Gran Paradiso

The Gran Paradiso (4061 m), is the only one of the four-thousanders wholly situated in Italy. The climb to the peak is accessible even to beginner mountaineers. Preceded by an easy, though exposed pass
Nights: 1
Valid from: 1st jun 2012 to 30 sep 2012
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The Great "Giro dei Giganti"
An absolutely unique round-trip trekking trail, among the highest mountains in the Alps: Mont Blanc, Grand Paradis, Matterhorn and Mont Rose. An unforgettable walking trip, crossing all the Valle d'Ao
Nights: 18
Valid from: 14 Jul 2012 to 31 Jul 2012
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 Marta's Monterosa Blog

Marta shares her personal experience about the trips, the people and the environment of the Alps.

 

Marta's Monterosa Blog

 Marta Capetillo. Author of Marta's Monterosa Blog on monterosa.com
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 Resorts in Aosta Valley

Twenty 4000 m peaks of Monte Rosa, skiing and trekking resorts. Find info, blog and travel ideas.
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The atavistic dream of a flight 3,500 metres high

Air Sports

The atavistic dream of a flight 3,500 metres high, over Cervino, Gran Paradiso and Mount Blanc
In recent years “Icarus” fanciers that have taken "flight" (with good fortune) are on the increase. Parachuting, an activity that was in the past associated with the army, is today fairly widespread. At the same time, in an even more significant manner, paragliders are also on the increase. The reason behind such diffusion is the morphology of the Valdostane territory and the advent of new technology which now even offers twin equipment, as well as the chance of

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 Book your skipass online

There is an area of the Alps where you can buy one and the same skipass to many of the best resorts in Italy: Cervinia, Courmayeur, Champoluc, La Thuile, and Verbier! Book your Skipass online.
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 How to get there - Road descriptions

Here is an excellent link on how to get there. Wherever you are going.
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