VALLE D' AOSTA - lies in the extreme NW corner of Italy, bordered by the southern slopes of Mont Blanc, The Gran Paradiso and the Mt. Rosa ranges. Its landscape is all mountain peaks, glaciers, hills, mountain streams, pastureland, forests and castles. Remains of the Roman Age can be seen along the road from lvrea to the Piccolo San Bernardo, and in Aosta itself.

This is the paradise of winter sportsmen: from Courmayeur and Cervinia you can ski in the summer on the glaciers of Mont Blanc. The Gran Paradiso National Park is a source of great attraction.  Its cuisine includes polenta, carbonade and chamois, served with Gamey and Chambave raisin wines.