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Aosta Valley, Italy

The Aosta Valley, officially the Autonomous Region of Aosta Valley, is a mountainous autonomous region of northwestern Italy. It is bordered by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, to the west; by Valais, Switzerland, to the north; and by Piedmont, Italy, to the south and east.

Type Town

Why go

  • Autonomous region of Italy.
  • Served by Aosta Corrado Gex Airport (AOT).

History

The Aosta Valley, officially the Autonomous Region of Aosta Valley, is a mountainous autonomous region of northwestern Italy. It is bordered by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, to the west; by Valais, Switzerland, to the north; and by Piedmont, Italy, to the south and east. The regional capital is Aosta.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-03:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 138 Avenue d'Ivrea, Aoste · mcdonalds.it
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-14:30, 16:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 62 Via Porta Prætoria - Rue de la Porte Prétorienne, Aosta, 11100 · pastificiopuntopasta.it
Indoor
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 125 Regione Amérique, Quart, 11020 · oldwildwest.it
Indoor
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Mo, We-Th 18:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 18:00-23:00 · 31 Frazione Ferriere SR20, 11010 · alpizzificio77.it
Indoor
Sandwich, Burger, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:30,19:00-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · alpaninoaosta.com
Indoor
Italian, Sardinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 73, Saint-Marcel, 11020 · facebook.com
Indoor
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 19:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · pizzeria-avalon.it
Indoor
Burger, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:00 · 27 Via - Rue De Lostan · celebrityaosta.it
Indoor

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Airports

Aosta Corrado Gex Airport (AOT) 4.3 km to the centre
Saint-Christophe (AO), 23, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Nevaio del Fallére altiporto 10 km to the centre
23, IT
Outdoor
Chatelair Airfield 13 km to the centre
Nus (AO), 23, IT
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aosta Corrado Gex Airport (AOT); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aosta Valley, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing