10 days in The Alps Itinerary

In the Aosta Valley bordering Switzerland and France, the medieval city of Aosta is famous for its prime skiing conditions and rich cultural history.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): make a trip to Porta Praetoria, get to know the fascinating history of Aosta Old Town, explore the ancient world of Criptoportico Forense, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Collegiata dei Santi Pietro e Orso, then examine the collection at Museo Archeologico Regionale, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Aosta trip planner.

New York City, USA to Aosta is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, look for gifts at Laderach, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, explore the striking landscape at Gorner Gorge, then take in the pleasant sights at Hinterdorfstrasse, and finally stroll the grounds of Mountaineers' Cemetery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: snap pictures at Furi Suspension Bridge, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn, contemplate the waterfront views at Riffelsee, then take in panoramic vistas at Sunnegga, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at 5 Lakes Walk.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Zermatt trip maker website.

You can drive from Aosta to Zermatt in 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can drive to Pontresina.

Pontresina is a municipality in the Maloja Region in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.History and nameThe city was first mentioned in medieval Latin documents as pontem sarasinam in 1137. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): take a memorable tour with Berninapass, explore the striking landscape at Morteratsch Glacier, appreciate the views at Engadine, take some stellar pictures from Diavolezza, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake St. Moritz, and finally stroll through Muottas Muragl.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Pontresina trip builder website.

Traveling by car from Zermatt to Pontresina takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of car and bus. July in Pontresina sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 53°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Pinzolo.

Pinzolo is a small town and comune situated in Val Rendena in Trentino in the northern Italian Alps at an elevation of 800m.It is mainly known as a ski resort during the winter months and as a popular touristic destination in the summer. Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Cascate di Vallesinella, make a trip to Rifugio Sat "TUCKETT E SELLA" Dolomiti di Brenta - Madonna Di Campiglio -, explore the activities along Lago Ritorto, then pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Vigilio, then admire the sheer force of Nardis Waterfalls, and finally admire the sheer force of Cascate Val Genova.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Pinzolo sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Pontresina to Pinzolo in 3.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Pontresina in July, with highs in Pinzolo at 88°F and lows at 64°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Riva Del Garda.

Riva del Garda is a town and comune in the northern Italian province of Trento of the Trentino Alto Adige region. On the 29th (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at Chapel Santa Barbara, explore the landscape on two wheels at Valle di Ledro, make a trip to The Bastion, then explore the historical opulence of Arco Castle, then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Medieval Village of Canale.

For where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Riva Del Garda trip tool.

Traveling by car from Pinzolo to Riva Del Garda takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Riva Del Garda, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Pozza di Fassa.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): stroll through Passo Rolle, don't miss a visit to Passo San Pellegrino, hit the slopes at Ski Center Latemar, then get in on the family fun at Latemar MontagnAnimata, and finally examine the collection at Mostra La Gran Vera - Moena. On the next day, admire the verdant scenery at Val de San Nicolo, don't miss a visit to Col Rodella, get great views at Sentiero Viel del Pan, then make a trip to Funivia Pass Pordoi, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sass Pordoi, and finally take a memorable drive along Gardena Pass.

For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Pozza di Fassa trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Riva Del Garda to Pozza di Fassa takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): get a taste of the local shopping with Getreidegasse, take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, then admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally stroll through Mirabell Palace.

To see more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Salzburg online itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Pozza di Fassa to Salzburg takes 4.5 hours. Traveling from Pozza di Fassa in July, things will get a bit cooler in Salzburg: highs are around 78°F and lows about 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to fly back home.