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AOSTA MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY
FLY-DRIVE - 75km (0h50) TRANSFER TIME from Turin
Hotel Overlooking the Aosta Valley. Thanks to its uniquely panoramic position on the crest of the hill above Aosta – the Hotel affords fantastic night-time views of the city glittering below.
THE HOTEL: a beautiful conversion of our family’s stone and wood farmhouse complex – opened for business back in 1960, as an integral part of the process of transforming what had until then been the family farm.
thanks to its uniquely panoramic position on the crest of the hill above Aosta – the Hotel affords fantastic night-time views of the city glittering below.
The warm, welcoming atmosphere of this former family home is evocative of local traditions in the Aosta Valley, while the meticulous attention to detail shown throughout the hotel brings out the character of its period features.
Moreover, this charming atmosphere is enriched in every part of the hotel by locally-crafted period furnishings that have been carefully restored to exacting standards.
For culture-vultures and lovers of all that the surrounding mountains have to offer, the Hotel is the perfect base for an extensive range of activities, whether you want to sample the excellent skiing and sporting facilities, explore the historical and artistic heritage of the Aosta Valley, or experience first-hand the natural wonders of the area.
Montgenevre 25km - Sestriere 27km - Susa 29km - Briancon 37km - Col d'Izoard 49km - Col de l'Iseran 92km - Turin 87km - Grenoble 149km.
ACCOMMODATION & LOCATION:
ROOMS: The Hotel offers its guests a range of room types, all featuring warm tiled floors, tasteful décor in the traditional local style and every imaginable modern comfort. From the Hotel’s generous fretworked wooden balconies, guests can enjoy the breathtaking view that takes in not only the city, but also the collegiate church of Sant’Orso, the imposing Rutor glacier and, of course, the mountains that majestically encircle the valley. After a great night’s sleep, our guests can savor a rich buffet breakfast, served in a cosy dining room under exposed wooden beams, with antique sideboards and country furnishings that are typical of the traditional rustic style of the Aosta Valley; during warmer weather, breakfast is served on the terrace, allowing guests to feast their eyes on the exceptional vistas of the city and the surrounding mountains.
HEALTH SUITE: For all those who appreciate true relaxation, the Hotel has it down to a fine art. Our new Health Club, "Les Bains Fleuris", is equipped with a sauna, turkish bath and jacuzzi, and if you really want to be pampered, personalized massages are also available. Our Wellbeing Packages are the perfect solution for weekends and short trips where relaxation is top of the agenda.
SUMMER POOL: In warm weather, guests at the Hotel Milleluci are invited to let themselves be seduced by the sun glinting around the edges of the swimming pool – which has been designed to resemble an Alpine lake – as they contemplate the awe-inspiring panorama of the mountains and the valley below.
From €170 per double room per night B&B. €130 per person per night half-board (Low season: June, July & September) €145 per person per night half-board (high season: August).
ADDITIONAL INFO: Holidays 'IN THE ITALIAN MOUNTAINS'
ROMAN AOSTA: The Hotel is located just 5 minutes drive from the historical center of Aosta. The City of Aosta was founded by the Romans in 25 BC, and was initially named Augusta Praetoria, in honor of the emperor Augustus, following the Roman victory over the Salassi, the previous inhabitants of the valley. Aosta’s rectangular perimeter is protected by defensive walls, with access through four gateways. Heading down from the Hotel Milleluci towards the town, the first monument you will come across is the Augustan Arch, constructed in 25 BC to commemorate the victory of the Roman troops, and now considered the city’s signature monument. Proceeding towards via Sant’Anselmo, you may take time to appreciate some of the following: the collegiate church of Sant’Orso; the small, deconsecrated church of San Lorenzo; the Porta Praetoria; the Tour Fromage; the Roman Theater and Amphitheater; the Torre del Lebbroso; Bramafan Castle.
THE SANT'ORSO FAIR. As has been customary for over a thousand years, during the Sant’Orso Fair on the 30th and 31st of January, the streets of Aosta’s historical center are taken over by countless artists and artisans from all over the Aosta Valley, who gather here to exhibit their locally-crafted wood carvings, wrought ironwork and earthenware. This event now attracts millions of visitors from all over Italy, France and Switzerland, and Aosta is literally invaded by tourists for the duration of the fair. On the night of the 30th, the streets of the center are illuminated and a vigil or Veillà is held, to the sound of traditional folk music. Better still, an array of local dishes is laid on for everyone to enjoy. It all adds up to an unmissable night!
SKI RESORTS: The ski season in the Aosta Valley lasts from November to April, and there is excellent glacier skiing to be had during the summer. With mile after mile of pistes, extending so far that they actually link up with pistes in Switzerland and France, the Aosta Valley gives you the freedom to practise downhill, cross-country, Alpine, and telemark skiing, as well as snowboarding and carving. Whatever you decide, wherever you turn, you will enveloped by incomparably beautiful scenery. The main ski resorts in the Aosta Valley are as follows (distances measured in kilometers from the Hotel): La Thuile - 47 km, Courmayeur - 44 km, Pila - 25 km, Cogne - 33 km, Torgnon - 32 km, Valgrisenche - 36 km, Breuil Cervinia - 57 km, Gressoney La Trinité - 92 km, Gressoney Saint Jean - 85 km, Champorcher - 65 km, Valtournenche - 47 km, Chamois - 44 km, Champoluc-Antagnod - 69 km, Rhêmes Notre Dame - 36 km.
CASTLES: Eighty-two in all, dotted around the hillsides of the main valley, all the way from Courmayeur at one end to Pont Saint Martin at the other. An architectural ensemble of fortresses, residences, and watch towers dating mostly from between the 11th and 18th centuries. Here are some of the most important and interesting historical buildings that are within striking distance (measured in kilometers from the Hotel: The Sarre castle - 8 kmm, The Aymavilles castle - 9 km, The Sarriod de la Tour castle- 13 km, The Saint Pierre castle - 13 km, The Fénis castle - 16 km, The Ussel castle - 30 km , The Verrès castle - 43 km, The Issogne castle - 45 km, The Bard castle - 52 km.
HOT-AIR BALLOON TRIPS: The Club Aérostatique Mont Blanc offers its services to all those who would like to experience a hot-air balloon flight over the Aosta Valley. As a surprise present, or to celebrate anniversaries and birthdays, nothing comes close to the excitement of a balloon flight over this area, because it gives you the priceless opportunity to gaze down upon the peaks of the highest mountains in Europe - Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Cervino, Gran Paradiso. For more information, visit www.mongolfiere.it* Prices based on 2 people sharing a double room, otherwise a single supplement applies.
NOTE:
1. Prices
in 'euros' and based on 2 people sharing a double room, otherwise
a single supplement applies. Prices for bookings during the winter
months can be up to 20% less. Flights and transfers not included
unless specified.
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