9 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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): delve into the distant past at Criptoportico Forense, step into the grandiose world of Castello Reale di Sarre, and then step into the grandiose world of Castello Sarriod de La Tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Aosta Old Town, then delve into the distant past at Porta Praetoria, then wander the streets of Piazza Emile Chanoux, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Collegiata dei Santi Pietro e Orso.

For photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Aosta day trip site.

Porto, Portugal to Aosta is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from Porto to Aosta, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Andalo.

Andalo is a comune in Trentino in north Italy, with some 1,050 inhabitants in 2010. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): delve into the distant past at Cattedrale di San Vigilio, then ski along the peaceful trails at Scuola Italiana Sci Dolomiti di Brenta, then stroll through Paganella, and finally fly down the slopes at Scuola Italiana di Sci & Snowboard Kristal. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Arco Castle, then explore the activities along Lago della Serraia, and then fly down the slopes at Scuola Italiana di Sci Azzurra.

For maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Andalo trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Aosta to Andalo takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. April in Andalo sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Selva di Val Gardena.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): stroll through Scuola Sci Selva, stroll through Freeride Ciampinoi, and then take in the awesome beauty at Sass Pordoi. Keep things going the next day: fly down the slopes at Cabinovia Dantercepies, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Scuola Sci & Snowboard La Villa, and then trek along Sellaronda.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Selva di Val Gardena trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Andalo to Selva di Val Gardena takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Andalo in April, plan for colder days in Selva di Val Gardena, with highs around 5°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Brunico.

Bring the kids along to Kronplatz and Scuola Italiana Sci & Snowboard San Vigilio Di Marebbe. Step off the beaten path and head to La Citta vecchia di Brunico and Piramidi di terra di Plata.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Brunico day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Selva di Val Gardena to Brunico takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, Brunico is a bit warmer than Selva di Val Gardena - with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car back home.