17 days in Valle d'Aosta Itinerary
17 days in Valle d'Aosta Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Valle d'Aosta tour planner
Start: Canberra
Fly to Malpensa International Airport, Drive to La Thuile
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La Thuile
— 3 nights
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Aosta
— 6 nights
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Breuil-Cervinia
— 3 nights
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Gressoney Saint Jean
— 2 nights
Drive to Malpensa International Airport, Fly to Canberra International Airport
End: Canberra
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La Thuile
— 3 nights

La Thuile is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley of northwest Italy.GeographyLa Thuile is situated in the Alps at the extreme north-west of the country, close to the French alpine town of La Rosière. Change things up with these side-trips from La Thuile: Valgrisenche (Heliskiing Aostatal & Lago di San Grato), Lago di Liconi (in Morgex) and Val Veny (in Courmayeur). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Cascate del Rutor, examine the collection at Maison Musee Berton, contemplate the waterfront views at Lago d'Arpy, and stroll through Pista 3 Franco Berthod.
To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our La Thuile trip planner.
Canberra, Australia to La Thuile is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel to Aosta.
To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our La Thuile trip planner.
Canberra, Australia to La Thuile is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel to Aosta.
Things to do in La Thuile
Side Trips
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Aosta
— 6 nights
Rome of the Alps
In the Aosta Valley bordering Switzerland and France, the medieval city of Aosta is famous for its prime skiing conditions and rich cultural history.Venture out of the city with trips to Castello di Verres (in Verres), Forte di Bard (in Bard) and Courmayeur (Val Ferret, Saussurea Alpine Botanical Garden, &more). There's much more to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Fenis, delve into the distant past at Criptoportico Forense, and stroll around Parc Animalier d'Introd.
For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Aosta journey planner.
Explore your travel options from La Thuile to Aosta with the Route module. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Breuil-Cervinia.
Things to do in Aosta
Side Trips
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Breuil-Cervinia
— 3 nights

Breuil-Cervinia is an alpine resort in the Aosta Valley region of northwest Italy. Venture out of the city with trips to Torgnon (Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Martino, Area pic nic "Chantorne", &more), Champlong - Picnic Area (in Verrayes) and Lago di Lod (in Chamois). There's lots more to do: hit the slopes at Cervino Breuil-Cervinia Ski Area, get outside with Funivia Plateau Rosa, look for gifts at Casa del Miele, and explore the activities along Lago Blu.
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Getting from Aosta to Breuil-Cervinia by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Gressoney Saint Jean.
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Getting from Aosta to Breuil-Cervinia by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Gressoney Saint Jean.
Things to do in Breuil-Cervinia
Side Trips
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Gressoney Saint Jean
— 2 nights

On the 13th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Monterosa Ski, then explore the historical opulence of Castel Savoia, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lago Gover, and finally relax in the rural setting at Societa Agricola Dondeynaz & Gamba.
For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Gressoney Saint Jean trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Breuil-Cervinia to Gressoney Saint Jean in 2 hours. August in Gressoney Saint Jean sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel back home.
For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Gressoney Saint Jean trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Breuil-Cervinia to Gressoney Saint Jean in 2 hours. August in Gressoney Saint Jean sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Gressoney Saint Jean
Side Trips
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Valle d'Aosta travel guide
Though Valle d'Aosta is Italy's smallest region, it contains the highest peaks of the Alps, including the "roof of the old continent," Mont Blanc. This area is an outdoor adventure lover's dream vacation, with myriad climbing and hiking opportunities above the valley floor. Valle d'Aosta is known around the world for its major climbing routes, many of which have made mountaineering history. In the winter, the valley is at the heart of the Italian skiing experience with several top-notch ski resorts. Many visitors include attractions such as Roman monuments, medieval castles, and Romanesque churches on their itinerary. Since ancient times, Valle d'Aosta has been an important crossroads of the Western Alps. Today, it's linked with France and Switzerland through the Mont Blanc Tunnel and the Little and Big Saint Bernard passes.