{"id":677,"date":"2024-03-02T15:28:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T15:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readyforitaly.com\/?p=677"},"modified":"2024-03-02T15:28:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T15:28:10","slug":"aosta-valley-region-italy-map-culture-and-cities-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readyforitaly.com\/region\/aosta-valley","title":{"rendered":"Aosta Valley Region Italy: Map, Culture, and Cities to Visit\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Aosta Valley<\/strong> (Italian: Valle d’Aosta or Val d’Aosta) is an autonomous region in northern Italy<\/strong>. It is located in the northwestern part of the country, bordering France, Switzerland, and Piedmont. The region is also known as Valle d’Aosta or Vall\u00e9e d’Aoste in French. The coordinates of the Aosta Valley region are 45\u00b045’0.00″ N 7\u00b015’0.00″ E and the capital<\/strong> and largest city is Aosta<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The current president of the Aosta Valley Region is <\/span>Renzo Testolin, <\/span>who assumed office on <\/span>2 March 2023 \u2013 present<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Aosta Valley is surrounded by some of the highest mountains in Europe, including <\/span>Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, and the Matterhorn<\/strong>. This mountainous geography means tourism and skiing are important parts of the regional economy. The culture of the Aosta Valley is influenced by its geographical isolation and its mix of Italian and French heritage. The main language spoken in the region is Italian, but Franco-Provencal dialects are also common. In t<\/span>his article you will find information on the location, geography, population, cities, food, wine, and travel tips for visiting the Aosta Valley region of Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where is the Aosta Valley region located in Italy?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Aosta Valley region is located in the far northwestern part of Italy. It is part of the larger <\/span>northern region of Italy<\/b>. The valley is nestled between the highest mountains in Europe – the Alps.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specifically, the Aosta Valley borders Piedmont to the south and southeast. To the north and northwest, it borders France, and to the northeast it borders Switzerland. The Alpine divide provides a natural border between Italy and its neighboring countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to its location in the <\/span>northern region of Italy<\/a><\/b>, surrounded by mountains, the Aosta Valley can be harder to reach than some other parts of Italy. The best way to get there is generally by car or train, traveling through the Mt Blanc tunnel from France, or through inter-regional mountain passes from Piedmont. Its remote alpine location means the Aosta Valley sees fewer tourists compared to more accessible and populous parts of Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the population of val d’Aosta, Italy?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Aosta Valley is one of the most sparsely populated regions in Italy. As of 2023, the population of the valley is approximately <\/strong><\/span>127029 residents<\/strong>.<\/span> This gives a population density of around <\/span>37 inhabitants per square kilometer<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The population of val d’Aosta has been declining<\/a> in recent decades <\/span>due to negative natural growth<\/span> (more deaths than births) and youth emigration. The birth rate is one of the lowest in Italy, at only<\/span> 7 births per 1000 inhabitants, according to statista.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each year, the Aosta Valley receives around <\/span>2\u00a0 million tourists<\/span> who come to enjoy the scenic mountains and Alpine sports, according to a 2022 report. One of the main languages spoken in the region, especially in rural mountain villages, is the <\/span>Aosta language<\/b>. This dialect of Arpitan (Franco-Provencal) is closely related to Swiss French. Italian remains the primary administrative language.<\/span><\/p>\n

Map of aosta valley<\/span><\/h2>\n

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What are the Geographical features of Aosta Valley Region?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The geography of the Aosta Valley is dominated by steep, tall mountains and dramatic Alpine landscapes. Here are some of the main geographical features:<\/span><\/p>\n