Aosta Valley: castles and culinary specialties

This itinerary will let you discover the wonders of this small but beautiful region. Its valleys, surrounded by high mountains, have preserved the history of this region, with its castles, different languages and culinary specialties.

You will visit the city of Aosta and its monuments, dating back to Roman times, as well as other charming tourist locations, like Courmayeur.

An important part of the tour will be dedicated to visiting ancient castles that guarded strategic passages or were home to local noble families, such as the Fort Bard, the Fenis castle and the Sarre castle. In each area you may treat yourself to renowned local products such as the Fontina cheese and Lard d’Arnad, perhaps combined with delicious rye bread.

Primopiano Viaggi proposes

Day 1 – Aosta Valley

Arrival of the group in the late afternoon in the region of Aosta. Accomodation at the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 2 – Fenis and Aosta

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Fenis. In the morning guided tour of the Castle, located on a slight hill, devoid of natural defenses, known for its extraordinary architecture. Lunch at the restaurant. In the afternoon guided tour of Aosta and its historical city center. The route starts from the Roman Bridge near the Arch of Augustus and continues along the pedestrian street where you can admire the monumental complex of Sant’Orso, the Church of San Lorenzo with the archaeological excavations of the Paleochristian Basilica, the Porta Praetoria and the Roman Theater. Return to the hotel with a stop at a farm known for the production of the famous Fontina for the visit and tasting. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 – Sarre and Courmayeur

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Sarre. In the morning guided tour of the Castle. Situated on a hill overlooking Aosta, the royal castle of Sarre dominates the access to the upper valley. After having had several owners, the castle was bought by the King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, who made it his hunting lodge. Since 1989 the castle of Sarre has been owned by the Valle d’Aosta Autonomous Region, which has restored it and transformed it into a museum. Lunch in a restaurant and departure to Courmayeur, for a guided tour of the Mountaineering Museum. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 – Bard and Pont Saint Martin

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Bard. In the morning guided tour of the Fort and the medieval village, of which 20 houses have been declared national monuments. Continue to Pont Saint Martin and Donnas for lunch in a restaurant and visit. In the afternoon visit to a local lard factory with tasting. Back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 – Return to your area

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure of the group and end of our services.

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