'''Aosta''' is the capital of Italian region of Valle d'Aosta. The town is in a small valley with houses going up the slopes of the surrounding mountains.

Get in

By train

  • The train ride in from Torino (Turin) is outstandingly beautiful and short enough to make it a quick worthwhile detour.
  • Get around

    See

  • '''Roman ruins'''. From walls to amphitheatres.
  • '''Mont Blanc''' mountain

    Do

  • '''Ski'''. Mountain trekking, Alpinism, Rafting, traditional woodworks fair (Sant'Orso) 30-31 january held every year since 1000 a.c.
  • Buy

    Eat

    Carbonnade: ground beef meat roasted in red wine.

    Drink

    Notable wines among them a white wine, Blanc de Morgex et La Salle. Genepy is a strong liquor.

    Sleep

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