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What you can see in... Italy Aosta Valley by Sarah and Sara Infinite are the itineraries and tours that allow visitors to explore Italy, a unique and singular country known around the world for the variety of its landscapes and terrains – a country in perfect equilibrium between the sea, mountains, hills and plains. Aosta Valley is the smallest region in Italy; in its northwest, it is located between France and Switzerland. Here we can find the highest peaks in the Alps: Cervino, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso and the king of them all, Mont Blanc, which is, at 15,781 feet, the highest mountain in Europe, the roof of the old Continent. Historically, the Aosta Valley has been viewed as land of contact and conjuncture between Italy and France; this region is a special status as autonomous region. With more than 46.1 million tourists a year, Italy is the fifth highest tourist earner, and fifth most visited country in the world. This region offers amazing natural attractions, but other cultural and traditional treasures also abound. In any season of the year, visiting Monte Rosa, practicing sports on its slopes, or simply walking along the paths to reach the top, you will enjoy the enchanting and magical surroundings that are created by the interplay of light, colors and hues that cover your way. A number of sports can be enjoyed on Monte Rosa and in its valleys; the three valleys of Ayas, Gressoney and Valsesia are the hub of one of Italy’s largest ski resorts.