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The Valle d'Aosta is a region in Northern Italy, is the extreme north-western part of our country and the region is also the smallest and least populated of Italy. Bordered to the east and south, Piedmont to the west to France and to the north with Switzerland. It 'one of the regions with special status and there is talk both Italian and French (both recognized as official languages). Aosta is the capital and is the only province in this region. |
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| From View: Parco del Gran Paradiso: This is a high mountain park which has a large variety of wildlife, including ibex, marmots, chamois, golden eagles and eagle owl. There are several guides that offer beautiful hikes in the park including hiking in the glaciers. Courmayeur: Courmayeur is a very popular tourist resort in the Aosta Valley, very famous for its landscape and its nature. It 'very famous for its alpine station and its ski resorts known all over the world. Its natural beauty is much due to its geographical position: it is dominated by the majestic chain of Mont Blanc. Courmayeur is born as a tourist resort in the eighteenth century and has kept intact his reputation as a tourist destination renowned and sought after. Fenis: Fenis is located in the valley of the Dora Baltea between Chatillon and Aosta. Wonderful to see is the castle that was built between the thirteenth and fourteenth century and rebuilt several times over the centuries. Is structured pentagonal and has mighty towers at the corners and crenellated walls. Inside you can admire the beautiful frescoes by G. Jaquerio and the furniture inside is the Museum of Mobile Aostan. |
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Cuisine and Wines: The typical cuisine of Valle d'Aosta cuisine is characterized by mountains of meat, dairy products and vegetables. Among the wide variety of cheeses such as we find fontina, cheese fat and sweet, while the dishes are the chamois cheese cooked with wine and grappa. |
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