Valtournenche, Alpine municipality in Aosta Valley, Italy.
Description
Valtournenche is an Alpine municipality in the Aosta Valley that stretches along the left side of the Dora Baltea river toward the Matterhorn. The settlement sits on mountainous terrain at about 1,500 meters elevation.
History
The area began as a traditional mountain settlement but underwent major changes in the 20th century when the Breuil-Cervinia ski resort was developed. This transformation turned it into a modern tourism destination.
Culture
The municipality preserves traditional Alpine architecture with wooden chalets and stone buildings that shape how the village looks and feels today.
Practical
Visitors can reach the area by regular bus services from Chatillon train station. Additional connections link it to other settlements throughout the Aosta Valley.
Did you know?
The territory connects Italian ski slopes with Swiss slopes through the Plateau Rosa glacier. This high plateau allows skiers to move between two countries without descending to the valley.
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Matterhorn
10.9 km
Klein Matterhorn
10.7 km
Plateau Rosa
11.1 km
Dent d'Hérens
9.7 kmMatterhorn Ski Paradise
9.7 km
Theodul Glacier
10.3 km
Testa Grigia / Tête grise
9.1 km
Testa della Forclaz
9.6 km
Pic Tyndall
10.5 km
Gouffre des Busserailles
1.8 km
Grand Tournalin
5.7 km
Testa di Breuil
10.2 km
Becca di Nana
6.5 km
Tête de Valpelline
10.5 km
Theodulhorn
10.2 km
Monte Roisetta
5 km
Grandes Murailles Glacier
9.7 km
Punta Maria Cristina
9.9 km
Becca Trecare
5.4 km
Château des Dames
4.8 km
Bivacco Paolo Perelli Cippo
9.1 kmTsa de Tsan Glacier
10.6 km
Gran Sometta
5.8 km
Punta Lioy
7.2 km
Church of San Giacomo
9.1 km
Stagno di Lo Ditor
5.6 km
Bec del Pio Merlo
4.4 km
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