Aosta Valley

Welcome to Aosta Valley

The Aosta Valley, nestled comfortably between France, Switzerland, and Turin, is an alpine community of less than 200,000 people. Quiet but magnificent, this valley has a front row seat to the most beautiful scenery of the Italian Alps. The Val d’Osta as it is known, covers roughly 1,260 square miles of pristine mountains and valley. Home to 9 castles, this area is historically important as Italy’s first defense against foreign invaders to the north during the Middle Ages. Since then, French, Italian and Swiss culture have intermingled to form a distinct culinary pallet and even a distinct dialect called Valdôtain. Much of the Aosta Valley cuisine revolves around the use of local cheese, veal and beef, all of which is raised locally. Cheese is a specialty in the Aosta Valley, and many locals continue the tradition of making Fontina, a cheese made by cows specifically from 1,800 to 2,300 feet above sea level.

The Aosta Valley is white wine country, with its most famous wine produced in Morgex, known as Chaudelune. Val d’Osta is made up of tributary valleys, and the highest point is Mont Blanc, reaching over 15,000 feet tall. The Aosta Valley is a beautiful place to call home, and the mix of Italian, Swiss, and French cultures is something that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. To call this unique and magnificent place home, browse our listings or call an agent today!