Winter

Strolling around the old town centre in the low evening light, watching frosty snowflakes descend on the rooftops and spread a carpet of white all over the town: in winter Aosta becomes even more fascinating than ever. And in this truly unique setting, with the white of the snow falling on the walls of the Rome of the Alps, the winter season sees events and age-old traditions combine with relaxation and easy, convenient access to the lifts for a day of skiing. Once autumn and its incredible colours have given way to the snow, at the end of November, it’s time to welcome the Marché Vert Noël, the now famous Christmas market that attracts tourists from all over Europe. Throughout the winter holiday period, against the delightful backdrop of the city’s Roman Theatre, you can wander around the chalets of the market in search of typical specialities, handicraft products, or, perhaps a small souvenir to take home with you, while choirs and musical groups make the atmosphere even more evocative. The market is replete with the magic of Christmas, transforming the area of the Theatre into an authentic mountain village: handicrafts from the Aosta Valley and beyond, local food and wine products, mulled wine, sounds, lights and colours will warm up the cold Alpine days with all the enchantment of the festive season.