"Aosta" Aosta by firechick

Aosta Travel Guide: 49 reviews and 120 photos

Aosta's main square with the town hall - Aosta

Aosta is a place we go to occaisionally from Chamonix - don't look here for tips on hotels as we have never stayed overnight!

We go to Aosta as a day trip from Chamonix France, via the Mt Blanc tunnel.

Aosta has great food, Roman ruins, a beautiful old section of town and some really nice shopping areas.

The drive from the Mt Blanc tunnel to Aosta is very beautiful. I recommend that you do NOT take the motorway if you are just going to Aosta. The motorway goes through tunnels the entire way and you will never see the beautiful valley - take the smaller road instead. There are several cities along the way which have old castles you can visit, or ruins of monestaries, chateaus etc..

Last visit to Aosta: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Jul 17, 2003
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Aosta street on a Sunday (everything is closed!) - Aosta

Small city with some major stores Shopping (1)

There are some really good name brand shops in Aosta including lots of fashion designers (many of the Italian young... more travel advice

Cathedral with carvings over the door in Aosta - Aosta

Bring an Italian phrase book if you... Local Customs (2)

Aosta is a touristic area but probably not as popular as some other nearby places such as Courmayeur. So, here naturally... more travel advice

Walking tour of the old city center Things to Do (3)

The mayor's office, some churches and the oldest buildings in Aosta are all in the city center, which is bordered by the... more travel advice

Ruins of a Roman Coleseum Things to Do (3)

From the pratorian gate, there are signs that lead you to this excavation sight of a Roman coleseum. In the old days,... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Expensive but Delicious

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Written Jul 18, 2003

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dabidc Dec 17, 2005 at 1:44 PM Report Abuse

Looking to visit Aosta and the Valley, got some great tips, enjoyed the photos and would think I qualify for the Val Ferret. Thanks for the info.
JLBG Sep 25, 2005 at 8:00 PM Report Abuse

I have only recently 'discovered' the very small Roman arena in Susa (37m x 45m). I wondered if that might be the smallest Roman arena in the world! How does Aosta compete for this title ?
prleprle Nov 26, 2003 at 10:20 AM Report Abuse

Interesting tip about 'cover charge'. I know that they have that costume in bars but not in restaurants. Great photos of that charming place!