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VALLEY D AOSTA
Valle d'Aosta is a mountainous Region in north-western Italy. It is bordered by France to the west, Switzerland to the north and the region of Piedmont to the south and east.
Valle d'Aosta just don't seems to be a part of Italy. Its landscape and architecture resemble that of the Swiss. Its official language is French, and in some valleys the locals, whose ancestors emigrated from Switzerland, still speak a dialect based on German.
Aosta, the regional capital, is attractive with cobbled streets and good shopping opportunities. As for the countryside, the main valley is for the most part rather bland.
The eastern valleys are the most visited because they have ski resorts. Beware as the narrow and winding roads of this place often get jammed with holiday traffic. The valleys in the west, inside the protected zone of Italy's largest national park, the Gran Paradiso are the best to be explored. The valleys here are the busiest in the peak season and hotels get houseful most of the time.
The peaks of Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn and a dozen other giants attract a lot of ski lovers towards it. The climate of Val d'Aosta is sunnier and mild.
Italy's oldest national park, Gran Paradiso, is also in Valle d'Aosta. It's a perfect place to observe the ibex, a unique mountain goat and such other infrequent animal species.
Endowed with almost hundred castles, a surprising array of Gothic sculptures, incredible views, glamorous ski resorts, secluded hiking trails, sophisticated and hearty food, and abundant wildlife, this is the perfect holiday get away for the travelers who want some thing different from the usual de ja vu!