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About Aosta Valley

The Aosta Valley (Italian: Valle d'Aosta) is a mountainous region in north-western Italy. It is bordered by France to the west, Switzerland to the north and the region of Piedmont to the south and east. With an area of 3,263 square kilometres and a population of about 120,000, it is the smallest, least populous, and least densely populated region of Italy. It is the only Italian region which has no provinces (the province of Aosta was dissolved in 1945). Provincial administrative functions are provided by the regional government. The region is divided into 74 comuni (communes). The native population speak Valdôtain, a form of Franco-Provençal, as their first language, while in the Lys Valley there is a Walser German speaking minority. The regional capital is Aosta.
Aosta Aosta
Aosta (French: Aoste) is the principal city of the bilingual Aosta Valley in the Italian Alps, 110 km north west of Turin. It is situated near the Italian entrance of the Mont Blanc Tunnel, at the confluence of the Dora Baltea and the Buthier. Aosta also lies very close to the Italy/France/Switzerland borders and is an Italian city with a strong French influence. The ancient town walls of the city, known as Augusta Praetoria Salassorum, are still preserved almost in their entirety, built of concrete faced with small blocks of stone. Within the city walls stand many towers that characterise Aosta, including Tour de Lepreux, Tour du Pailleron and Tour du Baillage. The town is also home to a Roman theatre, of which the southern facade remains today. The structure dates back to the late reign of Augustus and allowed for up to up to 4,000 spectators.Other sights in Aosta include the Cathedral, the Romanesque-Gothic Church of Sant'Orso and Saint-Benin College (now an exhibition site).

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Courmayeur Courmayeur
Courmayeur is located at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe. It sits in the Graian Alps range and is crossed by the Dora Baltea. Courmayeur shares the summit of Mont Blanc with its neighbouring commune of Chamonix in France, and is the highest commune in Italy. Courmayeur's picturesque mountain scenery and healthy mountain air make it an attractive destination all year round. It is one of Europe's most famous ski locations, with 24 modern and functional lifts (cablecars, chairlifts, ski-lifts). Courmayeur offers 100km of fun on the snow, downhill slopes, off-pist and cross-country skiing in the Ferret Valley. Snowmaking machines always ensure excellent snow conditions. The town is full of cultural and natural entertainment as well as shopping, gastronomy and the possibility of practising several sports, both in summer and in winter. Courmayeur is also home of the Giardino Botanico Alpino Saussurea, which is known as Europe's highest botanical garden. In the summer months Courmayeur is a popular destination for hikers. Mont Chétif is a hiker-friendly mountain with a statue of the Virgin Mary at the summit overlooking the town, which can be seen from anywhere in Courmayeur.

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