Giants of the Alps
Four 4,000 m peaks in Valle d'Aosta
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.
Monte Bianco
![Monte Bianco](/Media/Default/Scoprire/Grandi%20montagne/monte-bianco.jpg)
The setting for the adventures of the pioneers of Alpinism, the imposing Monte Bianco mountain range frames Courmayeur.
Cervino
![Cervino](/Media/Default/Scoprire/Grandi%20montagne/cervino.jpg)
Surrounded by one of Europe’s largest skiing areas, which extends between Italy and Switzerland, it's a destination of choice for skiers around the world.
Monte Rosa
![Monte Rosa](/Media/Default/Scoprire/Grandi%20montagne/monte-rosa.jpg)
The uniquely beautiful Monte Rosa mountain range dominates Monterosa Ski, a skiing area that spreads over 3 valleys.
Gran Paradiso
![Gran Paradiso](/Media/Default/Scoprire/Grandi%20montagne/gran-paradiso.jpg)
At the feet of the Gran Paradiso lies the National Park by the same name, a natural habitat for numerous protected species and a place for unforgettable hikes.