Aosta never ceases to attract fans of alpine skiing. Local trails are comfortable and suitable for both beginner sportsmen and experienced skiers. There are several skiing schools in the city where everyone is welcome to take several lessons from experienced sportsmen. Young people are in love with «Docks Dora» center that has cozy restaurants, stylish bars, and dance floors. There are even a student theater and several galleries where visitors can see works of young sculptors and painters. Blue café is one of the most popular entertainment venues in Aosta. Music doesn’t stop until the morning there.
Aosta is famous for its magnificent castles and old mansions. There are still many historical buildings in the territory of the city, so no wonder why so many tourists wish to explore it. … Open
1. The best time to visit Aosta for tourism purposes is in the middle of January as this is the time of the most colorful and beautiful carnival in the city. The sampling of local wine and … Open
Aosta suburbs are the location of numerous feudal castles, many of which have become venues for various festivals and carnivals. The Mountain Carnival is one of these festive events. It is usually held in the middle of January and attracts many tourists from different parts of the world. Festive processions are traditional for this holiday. People wear historical costumes, compete in dancing, show off their culinary skills and other special abilities. Interesting concerts and performances never end on main squares.
Shopping fans will find it very interesting to make a stroll on via Croix de Ville and Via de Tiller. The trendiest shops and boutiques in Aosta are open there. When describing shopping center of the city, it’s impossible to fail to mention Guichardaz Outlet that offers interesting promotions and sales virtually every week. This outlet sells clothes and accessories from nearby boutiques. When boutiques fail to sell items of the current season, they transfer them to outlets. Therefore, the apparel at Guichardaz Outlet is not in line with the latest trends, but these are high-quality items made of finest materials. Budget travelers will like Vestebene Factory Store. This shop also offers clothes by the leading brands at a great discount. Sportsmen will find all they need at Fifty Factory Store that specializes in apparel and sports gear by famous brands.
Having enjoyed shopping, it’s high time to visit a bar and have a drink or two. Many young people in Aosta like In Bottiglieria wine bar. People come to this cellar type bar with stone décor for aperitivo. The selection of wine is just great, as one would expect from a wine bar. In Bottiglieria also offers Italian sparklings and premium champagne. Ad Forum is also a very popular bar. This place can be quite crowded during the aperitivo hour as locals often visit it to have a glass of wine. This bar has gorgeous design as it is built on the remains of the Roman forum.
Among unusual hotels of Aosta Le Charaban deserves special attention. Its spacious rooms are painted in bright colors and arranged with curtains and bed linen of magenta shade. The flooring … Open
In 2009, La Thuile got the honorable title the “Town of Chocolate” as locals love this dessert. Fans of outdoor recreation, cycling, and trekking will find much fun in this area. They are welcome to explore the old coil mining trail. The length of walks ranges from 30 minutes to 4 hours. It’s a great place to see beautiful underground tunnels, ruins, and old huts of miners. Local hiking trails also include a popular route to the Ruitor glacier and trails with lesser altitude like the San Carlo pass. Fans of cycling will be fond of La Thuile Bike Zone. There are trails of different length and level – downhill, cross-country and enduro routes.