Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta (Rough Guides Snapshot Italy)

Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Piemonte & Valle d'Aosta is the ultimate travel guide to this mountainous region of Italy. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Turin's dazzling array of museums to the Alpine valleys and peaks of the Gran Paradiso National Park. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Piemonte & Valle d'Aosta covers Turin, The Susa and Chisone valleys, Alba and Le Langhe, Asti, Northern Piemonte, The road to Aosta and the eastern valleys, Aosta and around, The Gran Paradiso National Park, and the northwest around Mont Blanc. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Italy, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Italy, including transport, accommodation, food, drink, costs, health, sport and festivals. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Italy. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Piemonte & Valle d'Aosta is equivalent to 60 printed pages.