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Pila (9,9Km)Excursions and Trekking in Pila, Aosta

Aosta (14,7Km)Aosta and the Sant'Orso Fair

Aosta (14,7Km)Aosta between culture and skiing weeks

Verres (26,5Km)Carnival in Val d'Aosta

Aosta and the Sant'Orso Fair

Aosta Valley crafts stand at the Sant'Orso Fair

For some time now my boyfriend mentioned the Sant'Orso Fair which takes place for two days, in January, along the streets main areas of Aosta, via Sant Anselmo and via De Tiller. He had been there a few years ago and he thought it was an event that I would like. So I checked when it was taking place exactly and we went there on Saturday.

For obvious reasons you could not enter the city and you had to leave the car in one of the 7 outdoor parking lots from which the free shuttles took downtown. Everything looked good on the map, the reality was a bit different. We arrived around 10 a.m. So during peak hours, the car parks told us where to park and take the shuttle. At the stop: a nightmare.

There were more than 200 people and the shuttle was not coming (also because the roads were blocked by visitors' cars). When she finally arrived there was a fifth of those waiting for us (the shuttle was definitely small — too small). We were decided to take the next shuttle. In the meantime, part of the visitors decided to go on foot. It seemed like the right idea especially for families who were with small children with prams. It was impossible for them to come up.

Since we didn't know how many kilometers it was (depending on the person we were talking to ranged from 4 to 7) we continued our wait. Finally, after a while, the other shuttle arrived, even this assault, but we stayed outside. It was cold, it was windy, our feet were icy and wet. All this contributed to our despair and at the third test we finally managed to get on the shuttle. Out of curiosity, I read on the plate how many people could get on the shuttle: 75. We were close to each other like canned sardines, and we were at least 120 if not more.

But we were happy, because we would finally get downtown. The shuttle took us to the destination near the train station. The fair was probably combined with some agricultural trade fair because there were many agricultural machines. Then the first stalls appeared and I was a little disappointed. Actually, it was like the Borgomanero market, but bigger: a bit of food products, lots of household products and clothing.

It had nothing to do with what the fair brochure promised: where were they artisans? We went deep into the historic center and here we finally saw what we expected: the stalls with artifacts and typical products. Heaven for my eyes. There were also many, but really many, people and that's why it was sometimes difficult to see the products on display.

We had to adapt to the pace of the people around us because we simply couldn't go any faster or stop. Luckily, only a few points were so crowded. In others we could see many small wooden products: plates, spoons, finely carved wooden crosses, vases and bowls of logs, figures made from roots and toys for children.

There were wrought iron products: I liked the roses that framed the mirror. There was also handmade furniture. All we need is to have a little money and space in the house, but it was unfortunately not our case. After all, I noticed that there were a lot of people who merely watched or bought small souvenirs.

In addition to the manufactured products there were also stalls with food products: cheeses, cheeses and once again cheeses. And then cold cuts, sweets, wine, honey, candy and I don't remember what else was there anymore. Then on the squares there were various artistic events and tasting and sale of Aosta Valley food and wine products. The carefree and cheerful atmosphere. Around it was felt, in addition to Italian, French, German and various dialects. Experience to try!

scritto da Patricia Carter - ultima modifica il 05/10/2021

Aosta between culture and skiing weeks

Pair of snowboarders sitting admiring the valley below

In winter, Aosta offers many tourist opportunities, through a modern funicular you can, in a few minutes, reach the < strong>Pila ski resort and combine a cultural stay with a real skiing week. The funicular starts from the railway station, practically in the city center a few hundred meters from the main square Emilio Chanoux. The Pila ski area covers 12 square km, 70 km of slopes and includes 13 lifts, especially chairlifts. In addition, numerous systems for artificial snowmaking have been installed.

Aosta offers various opportunities to stay, hotels, apartments, B&Bs and several are not far from the gondola that leads to the facilities, practically within walking distance. The advantage of staying in the center of Aosta is the total usability of the services that a medium and small town can offer. Within a few hundred meters you will find shops, cinemas, bars and restaurants as well as all the tourist attractions.

To taste absolutely; the delicious biscuits of Aosta Valley tiles, made with hazelnuts, almonds, sugar and flour, are found in all the local pastry shops; boudin, potato sausages, beets, lard and spices. In appearance they would look like bloodsuckers but the red color is given by the beets; the fontina Valle d'Aosta, of alpine pasture is the best; the crowd of friendship, coffee ; and genepy served hot inside a “cup” called grolla with numerous mugs to drink from. The crolla before being served is sprinkled with sugar and genepy to which it is set on fire.

Aosta was founded in Roman times with the name of Augusta Praetoria Salassorum (from the name of the population who lived in this area), capital of the autonomous region Valle d'Aosta, Aosta has a great historical interest because of the numerous archaeological finds, especially dating back to Roman times. Symbol of the city is the Arch of Augustus, built on the occasion of the victory of the Romans over the Salassi and adorned by ten semi-columns that adorn the facades, restored at the beginning of the twentieth century to bring it back to its original appearance. Porta Praetoria, formed by two sets of arches (one major central and two minor lateral) that enclose a square of weapons, still in excellent state of conservation. The central arch was intended for the passage of the wagons, while the two side to that of pedestrians. The two rectangular defensive towers have been remodeled over time, the northern one more noticeably, while the southern one still retains some characteristics intact Roman architectural. Particularly suggestive is the Roman city walls, which has come almost intact in the days ours, originally reinforced by buttresses and two-story towers that have largely been preserved until today, even if during the Middle Ages they were adapted to home by local noble families and so extensively reworked.

Discover here all the attractions to visit in Aosta.

scritto da Christopher Clayton - ultima modifica il 05/10/2021

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Camping Parco International Touring

Sarre (14 Km) - Frazione Arensod, 10

e-mail www +39165257061

The camping is situated in a quiet wood on the left bank of the Dora Baltea in the surrondings of Sarre, at about 3 km. from Aosta, on the national road no. 26 Aosta- Coumayeur - Mont Blanc Tunnel. Children's entertainment.

La ferme du Grand-Paradis

Cogne

e-mail www +39348.2589500

TH Pila

Pila (9 Km)

e-mail www +3949805370

HOTEL TIVET

Gressan (11 Km) - Loc. Tivet - Pila -Gressan - Aosta

e-mail www +3916559967

Hotel Tivet, traditional mountain chalet in Pila-Aosta in the heart of Valle D'Aosta.

Hotel Parco Nazionale

Valsavarenche (11 Km)

e-mail www +39165.905706

B&B éve di Yvette Comé

Charvensod (12 Km)

e-mail www +39165.235893-338.1860732

La Mucca Pelosa

Jovencan (13 Km)

e-mail www +39345.8035061

La Reina

Pollein (13 Km)

e-mail www +39165253775-3276894244-32768

La Grange

Aymavilles (13 Km)

e-mail www +39346.2122647

Verger Plein Soleil

Saint Pierre (14 Km)

e-mail www +39165903366-3494334734

In Centro Appartamenti

Aosta (14 Km)

e-mail www +39329.1123946

Camping Monte Bianco

Sarre (14 Km)

e-mail www +39165.258514

Lazy Bee Camping Village

Quart (15 Km)

e-mail www +39165.765862

Maison David

Villeneuve (15 Km)

e-mail www +39320.4666040

Le Petit Coin de Chante-Lune

Introd (16 Km)

e-mail www +39165.95432-338.3435889

La Barma Appartamenti

Nus (16 Km)

e-mail www +39331.4938171

Da Verena

Fenis (17 Km)

e-mail www +39339.2698934

Grand Saint Bernard

Gignod (19 Km)

e-mail www +39165.263128-349.3583693

Village Paradis

Roisan (19 Km)

e-mail www +39347.3794278

Bec Raty

Champorcher (20 Km)

e-mail www +39329.9604650

Aretse

Verrayes (21 Km)

e-mail www +39335.5634765

Lo Matsòn

Chambave (21 Km)

e-mail www +39349.5375139

StudiO' Alp Apartments

Rhemes Saint Georges (22 Km)

e-mail www +393489949128

La Maison du Bon Megnadzo

Doues (23 Km)

e-mail www +39335.5400404-338.6167475

Rifugio delle Marmotte

Rhemes Notre Dame (23 Km)

e-mail www +39389.3488785335.6310877

Appartamenti Mont Avic Resort

Champdepraz (24 Km)

e-mail www +39125.960413

Casa alpina Sacro Cuore

Etroubles (25 Km)

e-mail www +392.80887811

Albergo Cheverel

La Salle (26 Km)

e-mail www +39165.861293-339.7503581

Maison d'hôtes Victoret

Challand Saint Victor (26 Km)

e-mail www +39328.9071209

B&B Solan

Verres (26 Km)

e-mail www +39347.7103660

Parc Hotel Billia

Saint Vincent (27 Km)

e-mail www +39166.5231

La Grandze de François

Ollomont (27 Km)

e-mail www +39165.73339

QC Terme Monte Bianco

Pre'Saint Didier (27 Km)

e-mail www +39165.87004

Maison Engaz

Torgnon (27 Km)

e-mail www +393483100286

La Baita

Bionaz (29 Km)

e-mail www +39165.713939-346.3297231

LA THUILLETTAZ B&B

Saint Rhemy En Bosses (27 Km) - Frazione La Thuilettaz, 2

e-mail www +393355243008

Thuillettaz is our delightful House in the mountain built up between the Great St. Bernard tunnel and the Suisse border. Thuillettaz is the perfect stop for the Tour Des Combins and the Alta Via n. 1 The B&B, at the height of 1760 metres, overlook the enchanting scenery of the Great St. Bernard and Grand Combin Valley. The house, listed building is welcoming, inviting and elegant, furnished in the Aosta Valley style. The rooms, Le Coin Rouge, La Rose Harmonie, Atmosphère en Bleu, separate from the owner’s quarters, are very vast and equipped with satellite Tv, Minibar, Hairdryer, safe, boil

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Pila (9,9Km)Excursions and Trekking in Pila, Aosta

Aosta (14,7Km)Aosta and the Sant'Orso Fair

Aosta (14,7Km)Aosta between culture and skiing weeks

Verres (26,5Km)Carnival in Val d'Aosta

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