Aosta Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Explore the Museum of Archeology...

Explore the Museum of Archeology..., Aosta

 Greggor58 Says:  MAR....Museo Archeologico Regionale di Aosta.....I had to take a little time because I was here....although it was really too nice of a day to spend indoors...but I wanted to take a peek...The collection is small but very well presented...chronologically ..artifacts going... 

Relax and People Watch...

Relax and People Watch..., Aosta

 Greggor58 Says:  The Piazza Chanoux is the main square in Aosta....its a beautiful spot to walk the cobbled stones and or just sit and watch people come and go...The square was once called Piazza Carlo Albertobut until after the Second World War when it was renamed after a resistance fighter... 

Explore the Roman Ruins...

Explore the Roman Ruins..., Aosta

 Greggor58 Says:  Roman structures you can visit include the amphitheater; a well-preserved theater that is considered a masterpiece of late Roman provincial architecture; most of the original city wall plus the four towers that stood at its corners, a double-arched courtyard called the... 

Day Market....

Day Market...., Aosta

 Greggor58 Says:  This is the main reason that my friend wanted to go to Aosta....to visit the market....If you're looking for clothing,footwear,tools,foods such as meats and cheeses chances are you'll find it here...More than anything its a great opportunity to simply "people watch"....and... 

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under construction  - chiesa, Aosta

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under construction  - torre 2, Aosta

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under construction  - scavi, Aosta

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under construction  - piazza, Aosta

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Hotels  

Europe Hotel

 1 Review and 42 Opinions  Judging by the sign laying in the bushes, this may have been the Golf Hotel at one time. The rooms... 

Class Hotel Aosta

 2 Reviews and 0 Opinions  On a 14 night trip around Europe in July - August 2005 staying at all types of hotel this was the... 

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Restaurants  

Caffe Pasticceria Boch: Expresso and Pastries...

Caffe  Pasticceria Boch: Expresso and Pastries..., Aosta

 Greggor58 Says:  It was a cool morning and we had been up and driving since about 545 am...this was the first place that we found to have a nice coffee and croissants...conveniently it was located on the walk to where the Market place happens.The main entrance fronts onto the Piazza Emile... 

Pizzeria Grotta Azzurra.....: YUM....

Pizzeria Grotta Azzurra.....: YUM...., Aosta

 Greggor58 Says:  We found this little restaurant after looking at menus posted outside of many different restaurants...the deciding factor was that this was the closest when opening time came around....plus the menue looked good...Word of caution ...we were looking for somewhere to eat... 

Shopping  

Piazza E. Chanoux Ski Shop: Ski Sweaters!

Piazza E. Chanoux Ski Shop: Ski Sweaters!, Aosta

 lonestar_philomath Says:  This was a small ski shop located in the Piazza E. Chanoux. In August the sweaters are on sale. Compared to what I find in the states, the quality, materials (wool), and price made this an excellent buy and souvenir. August 1999: $75 and up 

Piazza E. Chanoux Shoe store: Shoes!

Piazza E. Chanoux Shoe store: Shoes!, Aosta

 lonestar_philomath Says:  We walked into this huge square and saw a shoe store. My wife at the time (now single again) introduced me to shoes (she was the Emelda Marcos of Blotzheim). There are some beautful shoes and great values to be found. I bought myself a pair of dress shoes made in Italy as a... 

Local Customs  

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under construction  - la lupa, Aosta

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Bring an Italian phrase book if you can't speak it

Bring an Italian phrase book if you can't speak it, Aosta

 firechick Says:  Aosta is a touristic area but probably not as popular as some other nearby places such as Courmayeur. So, here naturally you will find less people who know English or French, compared to for example Courmayeur (which is a ski resort town closer to Mt Blanc). Take an Italian... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Beware : english Schoolchildren

Beware : english Schoolchildren, Aosta

 sourbugger Says:  Aosta is a place that is widely used by comapnies that specialise in ski trips for Schoolkids.During the half-term week in February 2004, one company I know of had over 850 'guests' in Aosta.I must admit that in the hotel I stayed in they were polite, well-behaved and mature... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Tunnel Grand -St- Bernard....

Tunnel Grand -St- Bernard...., Aosta

 Greggor58 Says:  For eons of time the Great St Bernard Pass has played an important role in linking the north and the south of Europe. It has been crossed by Roman legions, barbarian tribes, Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, Popes, crusaders and Napoleon Bonaparte's forces.The crossing of... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Direct to your door - a free Skibus

Direct to your door - a free Skibus, Aosta

 sourbugger Says:  Aosta has been operating a free Skibus on two routes around town during the winter season.The Skibus picks up between 8 and 8.30, and again a hour later, to deliver you to the Pila cablecar station.The Return journey begins at 4.00 PM or 4.30 PM, depending upon the route,... 

No pile up at Pila

No pile up at Pila, Aosta

 sourbugger Says:  The Skiing area of Pila has the great advantage of being directly connected to the town of Aosta.The 20-minute cablecar ride runs from a parking area on the far side of the railway station.Despite being what is termed a 'heavy' week, I didn't queue for more than about 3... 

Favorites  

Just in Case....WHERE IS AOSTA....

Just in Case....WHERE IS AOSTA...., Aosta

 Greggor58 Says:  If you've been reading this page or others regarding Aosta....I suppose that there's a chance that you're wondering WHERE is Aosta anyhow....."The Aosta Valley [ Valle d'Aosta] is a mountainous region in north-western Italy. It is bordered by France to the west, Switzerland... 

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under construction, Aosta

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The Place

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The People

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 This gate in the old section of town was built in Roman times. It is a beautiful piece of architecture, and the section of town it is in is well worth visiting. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Can someone please advise the easiest way for us to get to Aosta? We are a family of 4 and will be travelling around Italy. We... 

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A: Hy, IMO the best, easiest and cheaper way from everywhere in Italy to Aosta is by train. There are also regular bus lines from Milano and Torino and seasonals from Rome,... 

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Aosta - a model of ancient city planning

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 Visited this place on a skiing holiday in 2004. Lots of roman remains to see. 

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Is it REALLY Italian...?

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 Aosta is the capital city of the autonomous region of Val D'Aosta in Northern Italy...it is set in a valley at the foot of the French Alps....close to the borders of France and Switzerland. Its... 

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Aosta

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 Aosta is a place we go to occaisionally from Chamonix - don't look here for tips on hotels as we have never stayed overnight! We go to Aosta as a day trip from Chamonix France, via the Mt Blanc... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Aosta. I'd love to share with you the 9 tips I've written, the 13 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Valle d'Aosta

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 Aosta is an Alpine city within a leisurely 2-3 hour drive from Lausanne around the west end of Lac Lemond. The route takes you over the Col Grand St. Bernard. There is much to do in Aosta however, I... 

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