The scenic Italian Alps comprise lush valleys and pine forests
set against the backdrop of jagged white peaks stretching through
the clouds. Towns nestle in the valleys and ski chalets nuzzle into
the crevices offered by the generous mountains. Access to the area
is provided along train or bus routes snaking through the Alps but
the international cable car connection over the mountains from
Chamonix is by far the most spectacular way to enter the region.
Tourists flock to these parts and the largely French influence is
extended to the street names. The Gran Paradiso National Park is a
sublime experience of waterfalls, cliffs and lush vegetation.
Hiking is a big attraction along the scenic mountain trails that
stretch for miles and are paused in parts by mountain huts and
refuges. Favourable months for walking are July, August and
September when most of the snow has melted into the thirsty soil.
Italy's best ski resorts are in the Valle d'Aosta, within the
shadows of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. Courmayer and Brevil
Cervinia are both world class resorts and the skiing is augmented
by the Italian love of life and matchless cuisine and wines.Resorts:
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