High Summer – Hiking in the Italian Alps
April 9, 2012To make the most of High Summer in Europe join Hedonistic Hiking’s June walking holiday in the Italian Alps, taking in the beautiful Aosta Valley and the Gran Paradiso National Park.
The hiking takes you through flower-filled alpine meadows and offers spectacular views of Mont Blanc and the snow-capped peaks of the Italian Alps. Visits to ancient castles and following the routes of Roman armies, medieval pilgrims and Napoleon Bonaparte help to bring the history of this unique part of Italy to life.
Aosta might be the smallest region of Italy, but it is very well known for its high quality cheese and wine production. There are strong cultural and culinary links with France and the influences in the cooking and the language are clear to see.
The guided walks each day range from 3.8 miles to 6.8 miles, with a good mix of ascents and descents. Jackie, MD of the company, explains: “The Val d’Aosta is a mountainous region and on several days we hike at an altitude of 2000 metres or more. Nevertheless, it is mountain walking and not climbing. Where possible, we make use of chairlifts and cable cars to take us to the best areas for walking.”
