Giants of the Alps
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Mountain systems of the Aosta Valley have sketched a natural skyline where 4 peaks, well known to mountaineers, are easily recognised: Mont-Blanc (4,810 m), a mountain sculpted in granite and second only in Europe after Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus mountains; Mount Cervino or Matterhorn (4,478 m), with its characteristic pyramidal form; Mount Rosa (4,634 m), second highest mountain in the Alps; and mount Gran Paradiso (4,061 m), the only 4,000 m mountain to be entirely located on Italian land.
Tourist areas
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With a surface area of just 3,266 km² — 1% of Italian soil — Aosta Valley is the smallest region in the bel paese. Shaped by ancient glaciers and encircled by some of Europe's highest mountains, Aosta Valley is also a typically alpine region, with over a third of it lying at an altitude of over 2,600 metres. This region is divided into 7 tourist areas, each with very particular and unique features.
Downhill skiing
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Skiing in the Valle d'Aosta, for those who love downhill skiing, means exploring 23 ski resorts, 800 km of runs and 10 snowparks, and exhilarating off-piste itineraries that can be reached with ski lifts or by helicopter from heli-skiing bases. Also, on the runs at the foot of Mount Cervino you can even ski in the summer!
Multimedia
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Sounds and images to discover the treasures of the Aosta Valley: impressive mountains, enchanting castles, and major international events in a selection of video clips and photos of the Aosta Valley