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In North Italy, in the middle of the Aosta Valley, you can actually Stargaze, in a Starlight Awarded Stellar Park, under the lights of the stars you can enjoy an astonishing Night Sky.
This stunning spot is located in Saint-Barthélemy, Aosta Valley, the smallest region of Italy thath borders with France and Switzerland.
It boasts the highest peaks in the Alps such as the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso and Mont Blanc, the roof of Europe at 4810 m above sea level. A perfect destination for nature lovers with its green valleys and fairy-tale castles.
Actually tourists visit Aosta valley because of the huge natural landscapes and experiences that this Valley offers, but not everyone knows that here you can find a Starlight Stellar Park, in Saint-Barthélemy, where you can stargaze and dream, looking at the amazing Sky.
Saint-Barthélemy obtained the Starlight Stellar Park Certification, released from Fundación Starlight del Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, a certification recognized for UNESCO, and for UNWTO.
Saint-Barthelemy, it’s been the first and only italian town awarded by Starlight Fundation in 2020, with its night Sky that offers an amazing view, where plenty of stars are visible to the naked eyes.
Starlight Stellar Parks are ‘’viewpoints open to the sky’’, simple and permanent infrastructure installed in areas with a clear, dark sky which allow leisure activities related to the contemplation of the stars and astronomical observation.
These facilities can be located in places with good sky quality (Reserves / Destinations) or locations with a lower quality sky but with good conditions for observation.
Moreover, if you choose to visit this stunning stargaze spot, don’t forget to experience the whole Aosta Valley region where Nature becomes a protagonist.
An obvious example is the Gran Paradiso National Park, one of the oldest and most important Italian national parks, with more than 7000 hectares, hosts huge biodiversity, a large variety of plant and animal species.
Courmayeur, another experience at the foot of Mont Blanc, is a very popular destination during the winter months Courmayeur is a famous alpine resort in on the north-west edge of Italy, bordering France and Switzerland and boasting stunning views of Mont Blanc. No matter the season, there are plenty of alpine adventures waiting for you.
In winter, Courmayeur is a popular ski destination. In summer, lots of people hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc stop in Courmayeur.
The city of Aosta,county seat of the region, represents significant evidences of the ancient Roman civilisation with the major number of still visible ancient Roman remains, reason why it is also called "the Rome of the Alps".
You can visit Valle d'Aosta in every season of the year, its beautiful weather makes it a perfect destination the whole year with a good quality of the air! In January the lowest temperature is between -3° Celsius (26.6° F) and in the month of June, July, and August the average temperature is between 20° C ( 68.0° F) and 26° C ( 78.8 ° F)
The Aosta Valley offers comfort, hospitality and - above all - truly unforgettable holidays, among 5 stars relais & Spa, Gourmet cuisine and Michelin star chefs you will have a wonderful time!
A majestic place to sleep, Le Massif Resort, in the heart of Courmayeur. Here, the warmth of Italian tradition blends with the excellence of mountain hospitality, welcoming you into two wonderful settings: the 5-star hotel, just steps away from the ski lifts and the streets of the historic town centre, and La Loge du Massif, a lodge nestled right between the most popular ski slopes in Europe.
From Aosta Valley is easy to reach Milan with its dome, the mole Antonelliana in Turin and you can also enjoy a vineyards trail in the Langhe region, from which you can take advantage of a beautiful vacation in the Northern part of Italy, stargazing, discovering historical sites, and experiencing off-beathen paths in the Bel Paese!
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