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We travelled from Calais to Aosta on 27.12.23 with a stopover in Arras. We booked with interskiholidays.co.uk because of their expertise in the Aosta resorts and we had booked with them before so knew how convenient they make everything. Pila, the “mountain terrace” that offers an affordable panoramic experience, making it the most coveted balcony...

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The Fiera di Sant’Orso in Aosta is a centuries-old tradition that celebrates the region’s rich craftsmanship and folklore. It is held annually on January 30th and 31st and is one of the most important events in the Aosta Valley’s calendar. The event traces its origins back to over a millennium ago — the fair’s first documented mention dates to 1000...

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Valle D’Aosta packs quite a punch, despite being the smallest region in Italy: the valley is home to a plethora of high peaks that also happen to be the tallest in Europe–Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc in French), the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and Grand Paradiso–plus some of the country’s best skiing, most jaw-dropping vistas, and underrated gastronomy.  L...

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Perhaps the most famous Roman ruins in Italy are those of Rome and Pompeii, but there are many others. The Italian peninsula was long the heartland of the Roman world, and it is full of Roman ruins and cities often overshadowed by Rome and Pompeii. One of the forgotten Roman cities in Italy is Aosta, called the "Little Rome of the Alps." It is part...

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Italy's culture ministry has announced the 10 finalists for the 2025 edition of the Italian Capital of Culture.  The shortlisted towns and cities vying for the title must present their bids to a jury appointed by the culture ministry in Rome on 20-21 March. The jury will then be tasked with recommending the most suitable candidate for the prestigio...

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Villeneuve, castello di Aymavilles, Maison Anselmet, Petite Arvine, Chalet La Meridiana, Jambon de Bosses, Lard d’Arnad, fondue. Based on these things, where do you think I am? Anyone who thinks they know Italy might assume I’m not even in il bel paese. But where I am is evident to anyone who really knows Italy: the Valle d’Aosta. Nestled in the Al...

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Every winter in the Valleys of Valle d'Aosta, cradle of legends and traditions, on January 30 and 31, nearthe "Candelora" celebrated on February 2, the feast of the candles symbol of the beginning of the rebirth of nature, the mountains come to life. People go down to Valle in Aosta to celebrate at the Collegiate Church of the city, Saints Pietro a...

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Even nowadays, Italy is full of many regional recipes handed down from generations like the one for coffee in Aosta Valley, tipically known as “valdostano” coffee. This particular drink is composed of alcohol and coffee, to be shared among the diners, representing a traditional ritual.  To drink the “valdostano” coffe you must use special container...

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One of the main traditions of the Christmas holidays is that of Northern Italy’s Christmas markets. These can be found everywhere in Italy and there are some that stand out for their longevity and beauty. Here you can find artisanal and gastronomic products perfect to gift someone on Christmas. Here a selection of the cutest Christmas markets in No...

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To say that The Families of Man is a large group exhibition with which the Regional Archaeological Museum of Aosta offers an unprecedented overview of Italian photography over the last twenty years would be an understatement. In fact the project, conceived and realised by Electa and curated by Elio Grazioli and Walter Guadagnini, allows visitors no...

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