Mountain Active

Walking & Mountain Biking Holidays in Piedmont & the Aosta Valley

Our Mountain Active holidays and short breaks feature breathtaking, high mountain scenery in some of the most beautiful and un-spoiled Alpine areas of Italy including the Aosta Valley towns of Cogne and Courmayeur, and the lesser know Val Maira in Piedmont.

The hotels, all personally selected for our Mountain Active Holiday Programme, offer distinct Italian character with excellent standards of accommodation, food and service.

Cogne

Cogne is a picturesque Alpine town on the border of the Gran Paradiso National Park. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and a fabulous base for an Alpine holiday with plenty of walking options, magnificent scenery and a huge range of Alpine flora. The National Park is also renowned for its chamois, golden eagles, ptarmigan, marmots and rare butterflies.

Courmayeur

Courmayeur is a chic mountain town with Mont Blanc as a back drop. Leisurely walks in the unspoiled valleys of Val Veny and Val Ferret provide magnificent views over the rocky south face of Mont Blanc, the glaciers and a range of spectacular peaks. During the summer months a 90 minute cable car ride will take you over the Mont Blanc Massif itself, from where the views are simply stunning.

Val Maira

In the region of Piedmont, close to the French border, lies the Val Maira, a superb Alpine area little known on the UK market.  The numerous old military roads and trails criss cross the valley offering a huge number of opportunities for both walking and mountain biking amongst the rugged and spectacular mountain scenery.  This valley hosts one of the oldest Alpine communities and is also well known for its wide range of Alpine flora and wildlife.