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While ames like Antonio Meucci, Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison dominate the pages of technological history, not many know Innocenzo Manzetti, an Italian inventor whose remarkable innovations included one of the earliest prototypes of the telephone and, very importantly for every food lover, one of a pasta-making machine. Born in Aosta, on...

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Aosta has earned the nickname “little Rome of the Alps” due to the extraordinary wealth of its archaeological sites from Roman times that can be visited like an open-air museum. Conquered by Rome in the days of Augustus, the city was renamed Augusta Praetoria and was enriched with important monuments due to its strategic position on the Roman Via d...

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Northern Italy’s Aosta Valley, nestled between France and Switzerland, is famous for its winter skiing, but it’s a fabulous place to visit in summer too. The region is known as the ‘Rome of the Alps’ because it not only offers stunning mountain scenery but also has lots of unique cultural attractions including impressive Roman remains to explore wh...

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A high-pitched whistle penetrates the cool mountain air as I slowly ascend the slopes on a hiking path that was once part of King Victor Emmanuel II’s network of hunting trails. The whistle, I am told, is a marmot’s warning of intruders. It sounds like Morse code – short dashed whistles for ground alert, one long sustained note for a possible air s...

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We've compiled a list of 7 things to do in Aosta that will make you feel like a local. Our recommendations include a mix of must-see attractions and hidden gems that capture the authentic spirit of the area. You'll find recommendations inspired by the locals' habits and the must-visit spots and activities to better understand a complex city like th...

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Italy’s smallest region has been making history at least as far back as the Romans, but in more recent times it has been drawing in skiers, attracted by its world-class facilities, fabulous food, authentic atmosphere and spectacular scenery, all around. Located in the Northwest of the country, the Aosta Valley is home to no less than 19 ski resorts...

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Aosta’s cuisine combines the best of both worlds, blending the rich flavors of Italian cuisine with the unique Alpine influences of the Aosta Valley. This region, nestled in the Italian Alps, boasts a culinary tradition that celebrates hearty and comforting dishes using locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. The cuisine of Aosta is characterized...

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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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