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The Alps are world famous. You can find this mountain range in no fewer than 8 countries. The largest part is in Austria, but immediately after that comes Italy. Of course we here at DitIsItalie.nl are mainly interested in the most beautiful places in the Italian Alps. And there are plenty! For inspiration, we give you the 6 most beautiful places in the Alps of Italy. In random order.
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The Italian Alps form the northern boundary of Italy. It's impossible to miss them if you're on your way to the Boot through Switzerland, France or Austria.
Some holidaymakers stay in the Alps, because the great Italian lakes are also located in their foothills.
After crossing the Alps, you come to the great low plain of the Po, a landscape which has a lot in common with the Dutch.
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1. Lake Maggiore
Italy's second largest lake stretches from the Southern Alps into Lombardy to its northern neighbor Switzerland. In the summer, the Spirit of Woodstock Festival takes place on the riverbanks. But all year round, this amazing lake offers the best outdoor activities and the best views in all of northern Italy. The scenery around the lake is beautiful, while taking advantage of the mild Mediterranean climate.
You really can't miss the Borromean Islands during a holiday on Lake Maggiore. We can heartily recommend a visit to the island of Isola Madre. In high season it can be busy on the island. This is mainly due to the beautiful gardens and the doll museum. The gardens are home to a variety of exotic animals and birds in the wild. Isola Bella – the name says it all – is also very beautiful. You can go there by boat from Stresa and Baveno.
2. The Stelvio Pass
The Stelvio Pass connects Stelvio in South Tyrol with Bormio. Built by the Austrian Empire in 1820, not much has changed since then. It is one of the highest paved mountain passes in the Italian Alps and is best known for its spectacular 48 hairpin bends.
The more than 20 kilometers long Pass of the Stelvio is located in the beautiful Alps of Northern Italy and is known as one of the toughest cycling stages of the Giro d'Italia. The guys from Top Gear called it the most beautiful road in the whole world!
3. Gran Paradise National Park
That name is not an exaggeration. This beautiful park, the oldest national park in Italy, is named after the Gran Paradiso mountain. It can be found in the northwestern part of the Italian Alps, in the regions of Valle d'Aosta and Piedmont and is rightfully one of the most beautiful places in the Alps. In addition to the striking landscape, the valleys, the mountain lakes, the glaciers and the alpine meadows, you will find several endangered species here, such as the Alpine ibex, chamois, eagle owls and many more. There are several small villages scattered throughout the park, where tourists can get information about the park in visitor centers.
Many people come to it Gran Paradise National Park to take a brisk walk and enjoy the fantastic view of the Alps. The animal life here is so rich that you don't have to make any effort to spot different species.
4. Aosta Valley
Now that we are in the region with Gran Paradiso, we also want to talk about the whole Valle d'Aosta. It is the smallest region in Italy, but it makes up for it with unparalleled Alpine beauty. And underlines that with an independent status. This means that this region within the republic of Italy can determine a lot for itself. The mini-region borders France and Switzerland and offers everything for the discerning holidaymaker.
With Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and Monte Kerving nearby, you can take wonderful walks through nature. The Via Francigena pilgrimage route is also popular and offers breathtaking views. Do not forget to visit the Roman capital of Aosta itself. The towers in the city wall are excellently preserved, as are a Roman theater and a cathedral.
For the daredevils there are also sports such as rafting, mountaineering and paragliding. And in winter this is one of the most beautiful winter sports resorts in Italy. Courmayeur, Monterosa Ski and La Thuile have slopes of up to 4.000 meters.
Would you like to know more about the Aosta Valley and the most beautiful places you can find there? Read the article The 8 most beautiful places in the Aosta Valley (in summer).
5. Lake Como
Lake Como is of course the favorite place of George Clooney, Madonna, Donatella Versace, Richard Branson and others for nothing. Celebs. This is not only one of the most beautiful places in the Alps, but in all of Italy.
Lake Como covers an area of 146 km² and is the third largest of the Italian Alpine lakes. At its deepest it is 425 meters, making it the deepest of all Italian Lakes. Lake Como was created from a glacier. Did you know shooting for the James Bond movie Casino Royale were made at Lake Como?
Lake Como is a fantastic place for relaxing, walking and cycling. And don't forget to eat. Andrea Berton is a chef at the prestigious Casta Diva hotel on Lake Como. There he cooks the stars from heaven. Signor Berton has two well-deserved Michelin stars to his name.
Are you going to Lake Como? Then don't forget the underrated city Bergamo in the foothills of the Alps. The medieval, hilltop city center in particular is authentically Italian with its many squares, winding streets and ancient palazzos.
Got excited? Then check it out for your next vacation the 11 most beautiful campsites on Lake Como!
6. Bressanone
Bressanone (Brixen in German) is located in the far north of Italy, in the province of Bozen-South Tyrol. The town is located in the Eisack Valley and needs no special occasion to visit. Although the Christmas market there is particularly attractive.
This city is the oldest city in South Tyrol. The city has a lot to offer tourists in terms of culture and history alone. Add to that the spectacular location and the beautiful city center, and you know that this is one of the most beautiful places in the Italian Alps.
They were. The 6 most beautiful places in the Alps. The most beautiful places in the Italiaanse Alps, that is. Because we also find beautiful mountainous places in Switzerland, France, Austria, Slovenia, Germany, Liechtenstein and Monaco. And then we haven't even talked about the perhaps even more beautiful Dolomites!
Would you like to discover the most beautiful places in the Alps for yourself?
Want to dive into the fascinating landscape of the Alps yourself? Book now your accommodation around Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, the Stelvio Pass, the Aosta Valley, Bressanone or one of the other beautiful regions to stay.
Here you will find the best and cheapest accommodations in the Italian Alps.
Do you know of any beautiful spots in the Alps that we have not included in our list? Then leave your comment below!
Also watch: the most beautiful places in Italy.
Photo Ceresole Reale (Gran Paradiso): Pexels
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