"The only oil used in the kitchens of Valle d'Aosta is butter!"
Known for its iconic snow-capped peaks, Valle d'Aosta is a northwestern region in Italy on the border of France and Switzerland. This ski lover's paradise is studded with medieval castles in its green valleys (in the warm months) and high-altitude hiking trails. While it is the smallest and least populated region in Italy, its natural beauty is one for the record books with some of the tallest peaks in Europe: Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc in French), the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and Grand Paradiso. With cattle and dairy as a huge part of their local economy, expect hearty comfort classics like creamy polenta, gooey fonduta, and plenty of soups and stews.
