For years I had wanted to escape to a mountain hut in the snow over Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Last year it finally happened—and my expectations of the adventure were exceeded by far. What follows is my recommendation for all hiking- and snow-loving explorers who can imagine a compact yet varied Christmas and New Year’s trip to the snow-covered
The Aosta Valley The Aosta Valley, located in the northwest of Italy, is certainly one of the country’s lesser-known regions. On the one hand, this is quite undeserved — it is a superb area for hiking. On the other hand, this relative obscurity is a blessing: this beautiful corner of the world is not overcrowded. The Aosta Valley is surrounded