How Does A 60$ Mountain Pasture House Look Like In The Italian Aosta Valley? ?? – E11

DOUES, ITALY: The Valle d’Aosta is a fantastic area in the north of Italy in the middle of the Alps. The valley borders directly on Switzerland and France and has the highest and most beautiful mountains in Europe, Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. The valley is a wonderful destination for hikes to the peaks of the mountains or for exploring the numerous historical sites dating back to Roman times of over 2000 years ago.
This time we rented a house at 1750m altitude near the village Doues. With only approx. 60$ cost per night this was unbelievably cheap. The house has a unique view to the city of Aosta and is almost completely remote. At the same time, the house is equipped with everything one needs. Unfortunately there is no direct link but the house is the Chez Paolo in Doues (Aosta Valley).

Abandoned Mountain Pasture House In The Italian Aosta Valley ?? – E10

DOUES, ITALY: From the terrace of our house in the Valle d’Aosta we could see two abandoned houses at an altitude of 1800 m, visited by nothing but cows. The buildings in the Italian Alps appear differently than, for example, in Switzerland. This is probably because they are quite old or old techniques are still used. Typically, loose stones are stacked on top of each other with cement. The ruins now called for a small inspection to perhaps see how people lived at this height and under these conditions decades and centuries ago.

Namibia – Intro

Shortly after the return from Tasmania we thought about where the next vacation could take place. We looked at the world map, but there was not really any country we were interested in. In many countries there are too many negative aspects, which cannot be reconciled with our kind of vacation, i.e. to travel. South America can come later. Besides Antarctica this is the only continent I still miss. Asia is difficult to rent a car and drive.

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2017 Italy / France – Day 1 – Aosta Valley


To the next day…

The Aosta Valley, located in the northwestern part of Italy, is a region known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history and unique culture. The valley is situated in the Western Alps and is surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. The region’s history is rich, and it has been influenced by a number of different cultures and civilizations over the centuries.

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2017 Italy / France – Day 2 – Aosta Valley


The Aosta Valley, located in the northwestern part of Italy, is a region known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history and unique culture. The valley is situated in the Western Alps and is surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. The region’s history is rich, and it has been influenced by a number of different cultures and civilizations over the centuries.

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2017 Italy / France – Day 3 – Aosta Valley / Cinque Terre


Cinque Terre, meaning “Five Lands” in Italian, is a beautiful coastal region located in the northwest of Italy, in the Liguria region. It is a series of five villages, Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, that are built into the cliffs along the Mediterranean Sea. These villages are connected by a network of hiking trails, and are also accessible by train and boat.

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2017 Italy / France – Day 4 – Cinque Terre


Cinque Terre, meaning “Five Lands” in Italian, is a picturesque coastal region located in the Liguria region of northwest Italy. The region is made up of five small villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. These villages are built into the cliffs along the Mediterranean Sea and are connected by a network of hiking trails, as well as by train and boat.

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