A car-free village reached only by cable car, a queen’s castle overlooking glaciers, a village reshaped around esoteric symbols, and crotti where cold air blows out from deep inside the rock. The Italian Alps hold small worlds with strong identities, where the setting is not merely a backdrop: it finds its way into homes, food and daily habits.
These 10 mountain villages each provide a different but genuine experience across the Alpine arc. There is plenty to consider when deciding when to visit, what each season brings and why each place is worth the journey.
