February is a fantastic month to enjoy the mountains. Possibly temperature is giving a break and light period starts to get longer, giving the chance to enjoy the terraces and gardens.
Courmayeur, charming ski station, facing the Italian side of the impressive Mont Blanc, immediately broke into my heart. Offering a magnitude of choices like skying, rafting, climbing and why not fishing or simply relaxing in thermal water in a nice spa. Paradise of climbers, you can have much more information checking www.montebianco.com
The center of Courmayeur is plenty of shops and cafes. You can taste a 'just-out-of-the-oven' delicious focaccia at Pan Per Focaccia and have a macchiato at Cafe de la Posta.
If you decide to dine in the center, I recommend the Ristorante Aria just located in the center in Hotel Maison Saint Jean. The owner has Courmayeur's largest wine cellar with a correct price, without mention that food and service are excellent. www.msj.it
For those that are ready for a short and romantic moonlight walk, I suggest to take a lift until Plain Checrouit and have dinner at Chateau Branlant. You can also decide to enjoy its beautiful terrace during the day. www.chateaubranlant.com
An lovely decorated restaurant, with hearts hanging everywhere, offering great food, mixing Sardinia's and Valle d'Aosta tastes that you should not miss, is Chalet Plan Gorret. Paola feels you feel at home and serves a delicious Pecorino cheese with honey! www.chaletplangorret.it
Want some ideas where to go? I have a few....
Spring and summer, this is a beautiful area to visit.
Spring and summer, this is a beautiful area to visit.
Walk or take a car up till Val Ferret is an excellent idea for sunny days. Arriving there, you relax seeing the Mont Blanc and taking sun before lunch in the terrasse. www.chaletvalferret.com
Polenta in several tasty ways, and a tray of salumi Valdostani including the famous Prosciutto de Bosses.... is a must! www.debosses.it
Polenta in several tasty ways, and a tray of salumi Valdostani including the famous Prosciutto de Bosses.... is a must! www.debosses.it
Ready to continue? Next stop: Val Veny. The winding road to arrive there make you discover the other side of Mont Blanc and a small beautiful church: Notre Dame de la Guerison. Full of ex-voto, this sanctuary is really worth a visit!
Some ideas where to go around:
Pré-Saint-Didier - Just few minutes by car from Courmayeur, this small village is well known for its thermal baths. Thinking to relax, check out the place and book your massage! www.termedipre.it
As you are around, if vertigo is not a problem for you, cannot miss the new skywalk on the Orrido of Pre Saint Didier....www.lovevda.it/it/banca-dati/7/laghi-cascate/pre-saint-didier/orrido-di-pre-saint-didier/2553
Some ideas where to go around:
Pré-Saint-Didier - Just few minutes by car from Courmayeur, this small village is well known for its thermal baths. Thinking to relax, check out the place and book your massage! www.termedipre.it
As you are around, if vertigo is not a problem for you, cannot miss the new skywalk on the Orrido of Pre Saint Didier....www.lovevda.it/it/banca-dati/7/laghi-cascate/pre-saint-didier/orrido-di-pre-saint-didier/2553
Arvier - Ten minutes towards Aosta, I fully recommend an absolutely 'worth-a-ride' restaurant. Revisited excellent 'valdostana' food, using almost only local suppliers, in a cozy restaurant. Cantina du Clou is a beautiful surprise in the middle of Aosta region.www.hotelleclou.it
Sarre - A little bit further to the Aosta Valley , you can be surprised at the Trattoria di Campagna. Run by the Cortese family during more than 35 years, this restaurant has delicious food and the feeling that you have inside.....is just to be one more of their family , believe me.
Summertime, there are tables placed on the terrace. http://www.trattoriadicampagna.it
Carlota Testadura, you now something about an Orrido in PremSaint Didier ? Thanks !
ReplyDeleteA lot! You can ask me ....by the way, I add a new picture. Check it!
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