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 | Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardia Le Marche Molise Piemonte Puglia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Trentino Alto Adige Umbria Valle D Aosta Aosta Courmayeur Veneto | | Valle D AostaItaly > Valle D Aosta Aosta Valley (in French Vallée d'Aoste, in Italian Valle d'Aosta) is a mountainous region in north-western Italy, the smallest of the regions. It is bordered by France to the west, Switzerland to the north and the region of Piedmont to the south. The region has a special autonomous status and forms one of the Provinces of Italy. The regional capital is Aosta-Aoste. Valla d'Aosta covers 3,263 km² and has a (partially French speaking) population of about 113,000. French is used in the government acts and laws, though the language actually spoken by the biggest part of the population is Francoprovençal, known as Patois, that used to be spoken more generally in Savoy, French-speaking Switzerland, Lyon area and the Jura. Aosta Valley is the region in which the language is most in use. Aosta Valley is joined to Chamonix in France by the Mont Blanc Tunnel, a road tunnel on E25 running underneath the Alps. The road through the Great St Bernard Pass or Great St Bernard Tunnel leads to Martigny, Valais, and the one through the Little St Bernard Pass to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Savoie. The area was under the control of many different rulers until passing to the house of Savoy in the 11th century. It was established as an autonomous region of Italy in 1944. Pages referring to Valle D AostaHere are links to a selection of pages that mention Valle D Aosta within this website: Aosta, Piemonte Content Referred to by This ArticleFind out more about the information contained in this article by clicking one of the links listed below. Aosta, Piemonte Snippets of Articles Relating to Valle D AostaItaly > Valle D Aosta > Aosta Aosta (French: 'Aoste') is the principal city of the Valle d'Aosta in the Italian Alps. It is at the Italian side of the Mont Blanc Tunnel. The valley borders a number Europe's highest mountains, including the Cervino or Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso. The valley also borders the neighbouring countries of France and Switzerland. Italy > Campania Naples is by far one of the most celebrated areas in this region. Its beautiful bay setting contrasts its mammoth backdrop, Mount Vesuvius. Naples has always been a preferred retreat in Italy. From the marble-filled San Saero to the street of San Gregorio Armeno, where the local townspeople sell the famous Neapolitan figurines—Naples is a most impressive city with many unique interests to satisfy its visitors. Italy > Sicily The volcano Etna, is situated close to Catania. Etna is 3,320 m (10,900 ft) high, making it the tallest volcano in Europe. It is also one of the world's most active volcanos. | |
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