AOSTA VALLEY ITALY | CASTEL SAVOIA TOUR

Valle d’Aosta / Aosta valley is a region of northwest Italy bordered by France and Switzerland.
Lying in the Western Alps, it’s known for the iconic, snow-capped peaks the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso.
Major ski resorts include Courmayeur and Cervinia.
The region’s countryside is dotted with medieval castles and fortresses, such as the fairy tale Castel Savoia which I will be showing on this video.

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00:00 – Teaser
00:33 – Intro
01:15 – Aosta Valley background
01:48 – Fun-Facts about Aosta Valley
04:07 – When to visit Aosta Valley
04:43 – How to get to Aosta Valley in Italy
05:34 – TIPS DRIVING in Aosta Valley region
06:26 – House tour
11:27 – FUN things to do in Aosta Valley
13:07 – Castel Savoia history
14:23 – Inside Castel Savoia
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Hello there guys, its me again! Today, I want to take you   to Valle d’Aosta, that is, Aosta Valley,  Italy’s smallest and least populated region.  My goal today is to let you in on what you need to  know before you travel to the Aosta Valley Region. 

Included in this video will be  information on when to travel,   how to travel, and the best times to travel.  Also, I will include information on some the  most fun things you can do in the Aosta Valley.  With my scheduling, I hope you will  also find your travel fun, safe,  

And the best experience your memories can hold. Also known as the Val d’Aosta, the Aosta Valley Region lies on the three borders of  France, Switzerland, and Italy itself!  It is because of this positioning of  the Aosta Valley that both Italian and   French are the regions official languages.

On this note, a disclaimer guys, I don’t speak french, I’ve neither studied it,  but I love the language tho, so just incase   I butcher some words, be kind!  I’ll leave the subtitles on, just incase.  Monte Bianco or Mont Blanc in French is  the highest mountain in western Europe  

And the Alps and it borders between  Valle d’Aosta in Italy and France.  There is an interesting legend on Hannibal that  on the 3rd century BC, there was an Alps crossing   which included a march through Valle d’Aosta.  Hannibal, one of history’s most famous generals,  

Achieved what the Romans thought to be impossible.  With a vast army , he crossed the mighty Alps to   launch an attack on Rome from the north. Additionally, the Aosta Valley Region is famous for the wines produced here. There are  two major communes in this business, namely  

White wine from Morgex, and reds from Gamay. Moreover, It is also the special location of   Aosta Valley that gives her such a rich history. The best thing about the Aosta Valley is   the incredible number of castles in this valley  region. They are simply legion in number, and,  

For me, the best indicator of just  how incredible and valuable this   region appeared in the eyes of medieval nobility. If you get to travel this region, you will realize just how beautiful the Aosta Valley is. The towns, villages, and hamlets here share space   with rivers and stunning mountain peaks.

There are some 13 valleys here beside the main Val d’Aosta valley. Any of them pass by  National Parks that are filled with flora,   fauna, and exciting nature trails across some  of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. 

All in all, as a beautiful valley right in  the heart of the Alps, the Aosta Valley   guarantees great walks across mountain-top peaks. The region is also very friendly to cycling,   with a number of bike parks on offer. 

Overall, for bikers and hikers alike, you will get in touch with untouched mountain ranges, great mountain air, stunning castles, and charming residents for company. So, when should you be making  plans to tour this part of Italy?  During Summer, the best time would be  between early June and mid-September. 

During Winter, the December to  March period is awesome for travel.  These time periods also apply for when  planning to do more hiking and biking.  Remember, traveling safe is also part of the  plan when organizing your itinerary. You do  

Not want to be caught out in the high  mountain passes in the cold and snow,   and especially not when you are on the Piccolo  San Bernado at some 2200 meters in the air! So, how do we get to the Aosta Valley Region?  The closest airports are in  Milan, Turin, and Geneva. 

Notably, the Turin to Aosta Valley route is only  55 km long, taking you to Pont-Saint Martin,   the ‘Eastern Gate of the Valley’ If, by chance, you were in France,   then the French town of Chamonix-Mont  Blanc has a tunnel 11 kilometers long  

That connects to Courmayeur in Aosta Valley. On the other hand, coming from Switzerland   will see you travel the Great San Bernard Tunnel,  taking you from Bourg-Saint-Pierre to Aosta Town.  We live in Rome so we drove for about  7 hours from Rome to Arvier, which is   about 770km where we had our accomodation.

Now, incase you’ll be driving yourself in this region of Aosta, there are a few tips to note.  Driving through the highway is very expensive,   the toll charges are way-way higher in  Aosta region as compared to the rest of  Italy

We did it once without knowing  and that was it. Avoid the Autostrada, if you can. Another thing to note is that there are lots of  speed machines in Valle d’Aosta, like this region   is out here to get your coins in every possible way, so  be on the look out. Generally, this region is  

Pretty expensive, I remember the price of bread  and water being quite high, I really don’t know if it’s   because it borders Switzerland, incase you know why, hit us up in the comments.  The houses in this region were also unique and  something different to other parts of Italy.

Let me give you guys a quick tour of our  accomodation. Our Airbnb was a 4 bedroomed   house, for the 5 of us, ofcourse I  shared the bedroom with my husband,   while the rest enjoyed a good stretch lol!

All in all, I love the region, driving around we were surrounded by the huge mountains and  it gave me the feeling of just how small I was   in this planet, not in the bad way, I really  don’t know how to explain that feeling but  

It wasn’t a feeling of fear, it was quite the opposite. There are lots of fun things to do in this region, the Alps region where Aosta Valley lies is  famous for her nature trails and mountain passes.  Since King Vittorio Emanuele II,  a huge piece of land now known as  

The Gran Paradiso National Park was created to  protect the Ibex, an endangered gazelle species.  Today, this park and the trails around her are  famed for the day hikes, tours across hamlets,   snow-shoeing, zip lining and cross-country  skiing opportunities. 

Taking on these adventures is guaranteed to reward  you, not only will you take in the mountain air,   but also see you rewarded with some of  the most panoramic scenery in the world.  Yet, apart from hiking, biking, and taking in  the mountain air, just what else can you do? 

For travelers and history lovers, the Roman  ruins in Aosta town are a huge attraction.  Just like in the medieval ages, the Romans  understood how important this piece of land   connecting many parts of Europe was. Traveling to the Aosta Valley will thus  

Let you see the Roman remains in Aosta Town,  including among them the old Praetorian Gates,   the Augustan Arch, the old Roman Bridge,  and the Roman Theatre among others.  For me, however, it was the Castles  in this part of Italy that drew me. 

Many look like fairy tale castles,  isolated on hills with nothing but water,   green and tall pines around them.  My favorite was Castel Savoia, a castle on   a hill, and surrounded by tall pines. What makes the Savoy Castle especially  

Charming are the 4 big towers around her, making  the castle look like part of a plot in a medieval   fairy tale story. I’m a girly girl and this  castle is beffiting for a princess.   Sadly,  filming inside was not allowed so I managed  to only take a few pics here and there. 

Note, however, that there are  actually 5 towers around the castle.  The Savoy Castle was built by Queen Margherita  of Savoy, consort to Umberto I of Italy.  For the former Queen, it was the Aosta  Valley’s beauty and grace that drove her  

To commission the building of the castle here. Thereafter, the castle would become her home and   property of her family until 1981 when the Aosta  Valley Region bought the castle. Just incase you   need a more indepth history on this castle – AKA-  ”the boring version”, I have the article up on  

My website, link is in the description below. Well, that’s it for today’s video. Whether you   are travelling for the history and architecture,  the sight-seeing, or the nature trails,   remember to plan well and plan ahead. I hope you enjoyed my tour and I hope  

To see your comments below, and just incase you  haven’t, please leave me a like and don’t forget   to subscribe for the next videos. Until next time,   ciao ciao!