Breuil-Cervinia is no doubt the ski capital of Italy. With an extensive winter season of six months, which is the longest in Aosta Valley, this is the queen of ski resorts. Despite its long winter Breuil-Cervinia offers summer ski on the Plateau Rosà glacier. Its excellent ski connections via modern ski lifts with Valtournenche and Zermatt, Switzerland make it easy to access other resorts. This place counts 80 years of history with the first cableway Cervinia-Plan Maison materialized in 1936.
In Cervinia, everything is within walking distance, including the lift systems. The town has partly maintained its quaint character with its residential homes that are in harmony with modern hotels, many with wellness centers for relaxation after an active day, offering guests memorable moments. There are a plethora of options for things to do off pistes, ranging from shopping to pre-dinner drinks with tastes of local produce, Alpine Guide’s museum visits and dinner of the local gastronomical fair in the many restaurants. During the summer your options are not at all limited! Hiking, mountain biking, mountain huts and the Matterhorn reflecting in the famous blue lake will bring you closer to nature.
Aosta Valley of Italy is an infinite snowy area that begins at 1,524 meters in Valtournenche, embraces Breuil-Cervinia, rises up to 3,480 meters of Plateau Rosà, and touches the 4,000 m peak of Piccolo Cervino, climbs up to 4,478 m to the top of the Cervino. An area where the infinite snow continues on the Swiss side to Zermatt to provide ground for an unforgettable ski experience.
The smallest region in Italy is probably Aosta Valley in the northwest, located between France and Switzerland. Here you can find the highest peaks in the Alps such as Cervino, Gran Paradiso, Monte Rosa, and the ultimate Mont Blanc, one of the most important ski resorts in the world. The Gran Paradiso is the oldest National Park where you can view animals such as ibex, chamois, eagles, and marmots in their natural environment.
This is the ultimate destination for those who love skiing, trekking, snowboarding, and ice skating. Visit the Castello di Fenis to view the best defense techniques of the time, you can also visit the Castle of Issogne, Sarriod de la Tour, Ussel, and Saint – Pierre. Aosta is a well known Roman city where you can view the Arch of Augustus and the city walls. Amongst the most famous sightseeing is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Piazza Chanoux, and Sant’s Orso Collegiate Church.
Go to Monte Rosa and exercise your skills on its slopes. In Punta Helbronner you can view the beauty of the glaciers or you can take the cable car to Mont Frety where you can visit Pavillon du Mont Frety Natural Oasis, more than 900 plant species are located here.
The birthplace of the Roman Empire and Renaissance, Italy, showcases many of the world’s greatest artworks, architectural buildings and over the top gastronomical proposals. This is the country where the word “style” expresses the whole nation. Italy has more Unesco World Heritage cultural sites than any other country; among them are Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, Michelangelo’s David and Sistine Chapel and da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
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