NEW TSC Destination!
Winter Expedition

Aosta, Italy
January 21st - 29th, 2010

The Aosta valley is located in the northwest corner of Italy adjoining Switzerland and France, and is just one hour from Torino Airport, and less than two hours from both Geneva and Milan Airports. The Aosta Valley lies in the most mountainous region of Italy. It is entirely surrounded by the best-known, splendid peaks of the Alps: Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn, and the Gran Paradiso.

The Aosta Valley comprises twenty Ski Resorts which give skiers the maximum choice depending on their taste, snow conditions and weather. Among these are five world-class ski areas, all accessed by a single modest priced lift pass:

Aosta-Pila (our base)     
Courmayeur - Mont Blanc
La Thuile
Valtournenche – Breuil – Cervinia - Zermatt.
Monterosa Ski: Ayas/Gressoney/Alagna

A TSC ski bus service will provide access to all.

Aosta ranks third among Italian cities for its number of ancient Roman ruins. Aosta, located at 580m altitude in the centre of the Valley of Aosta, at the strategic junction where the main roads heading to France and Switzerland converge. Aosta was founded by the Romans in 25 B.C. and is small, precious art city, cradle of Roman and Medieval vestiges. Roman treasures include a Roman bridge, Arch of Augustus, Pretorian Gate, Theatre, Forum and Crypto-Potico, Amphiteatre, Pailleron Tower, and Villa of the Consulate. From the Medieval Ages, there are two important complexes: Sant Orso and the Cathedral of Asunta, and a number of other important monuments: Basilica of San Lorenzo, Bailiff’s Tower, and Bramafam Tower. Most of these monuments are located within the original city walls and with a half-mile radius.

The 4 Star Hostellerie du Cheval Blanc is located very near Aosta historical centre and only 800 metres from the cableway to Pila, to which it is connected through comfortable shuttle buses. The hotel contains 2 restaurants, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and gym.

Base Trip Price is approximately $2000 from Midland. This price includes all transportation, lodging and half board meals. Details on extensions and day trips will be forthcoming. A deposit of $150 is needed to hold your spot. All pricing is based on double occupancy and assuming we get the lodging requested.

Please contact Sandy Ellison at 432-366-8036 or sandye@cableone.net for more details.


 

 

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