Walking in the Aosta Valley: Walks and scrambles in the shadows of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa

Tucked into the northwest corner of Italy, the Aosta Valley is one of the Alps' most dramatic and underrated walking destinations. Surrounded by the highest peaks in Western Europe - Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa - this autonomous region offers an extraordinary concentration of alpine scenery, from glaciated high passes and ancient Roman roads to the medieval monasteries of the Grand St Bernard and the medieval fortress of Forte di Bard.

With walks suited to beginners and experie...