How would a father and son, skier and snowboarder team fare for five days on the slopes together? Jon Bickley took teenager Ben back to the Alps to find out… Courmayeur photos courtesy of Jon Bickley After the second time I went skiing with my son Ben, on a school trip to Bormio eight […]
Make the most of your travels with Rachael Martin’s tips and advice for anyone travelling to this spectacular part of Italy… Photos by Rachael Martin and Auberge de la Maison What to see & do The Skyway The Skyway (left) offers breathtaking and emotional views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains. It’s Italy’s extreme […]
There’s a decidedly festive feel to issue 181 of Italia!. Join us this month for an exploration of Christmas celebrations in Italy, from lively festivities in Milan to highlights of the season from Sorrento, Naples and more. We also take to the slopes in Courmayeur and enjoy a voyage of discovery in Molise. All this, plus […]
Rachael Martin spends a weekend exploring the alpine splendour of Courmayeur and its environs in the mountainous region of Valle d’Aosta Photos by Rachael Martin and Auberge de la Maison What Cortina is to the Dolomites, Courmayeur is to Valle d’Aosta. It’s desirable, often exclusive, with fantastic skiing opportunities right next to the Mont Blanc […]
Ready for an Italian adventure? The new issue of Italia! is here to inspire you, whether you’re seeking a holiday in Italy, a delicious Italian feast, or even a new life in il bel paese! Issue 172 will take you from the chilly alpine splendour of Courmayeur in Valle d’Aosta right down to Agrigento in […]
Valle d’Aosta is now part of Italy, but it hasn’t always been. Chris Allsop travels to Italy’s smallest region and discovers a valley beloved of kings, popes, and – of course – skiers… There’s something of the hidden kingdom about the Valle D’Aosta, like an Italian Bhutan (but with a lot more ski lifts). Entering […]