10 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 17th (Mon): delve into the distant past at Criptoportico Forense, appreciate the extensive heritage of Aosta Old Town, explore the ancient world of Porta Praetoria, then see the interesting displays at Museo Archeologico Regionale, and finally stroll through Rifugio Vittorio Sella. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Cascate del Rutor, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lago d'Arpy, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and finally hike along Sentiero Panoramico Lungo L'Orrido Di Pre-Saint-Didier.

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New York City, USA to Aosta is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from New York City to Aosta, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then stroll the grounds of Mountaineers' Cemetery, then see the interesting displays at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis, and finally stroll through 5 Lakes Walk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): tour along fresh powder with Sunnegga, explore the activities along Riffelsee, and then take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn.

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Traveling by car from Aosta to Zermatt takes 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Pontresina.

Pontresina is a municipality in the Maloja Region in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.History and nameThe city was first mentioned in medieval Latin documents as pontem sarasinam in 1137. On the 21st (Fri), explore the striking landscape at Berninapass, then explore the striking landscape at Morteratsch Glacier, then take some stellar pictures from Piz Nair, and finally admire the verdant scenery at Engadine. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of Staz (Lej da Staz), take some stellar pictures from Diavolezza, then explore the activities along Lake St. Moritz, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Muottas Muragl.

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Traveling by car from Zermatt to Pontresina takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of car and bus. In July, daytime highs in Pontresina are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Pinzolo.

Pinzolo is a small town and comune situated in Val Rendena in Trentino in the northern Italian Alps at an elevation of 800m.It is mainly known as a ski resort during the winter months and as a popular touristic destination in the summer. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): take in the dramatic scenery at Cascate di Vallesinella, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Vigilio, then take in the dramatic scenery at Nardis Waterfalls, and finally admire the sheer force of Cascate Val Genova.

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You can drive from Pontresina to Pinzolo in 3.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Pontresina in July: high temperatures in Pinzolo hover around 88°F and lows are around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

On the 24th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Salzburger Altstadt, admire the landmark architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, then step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, and finally make a trip to Mirabell Palace. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen, take in the dramatic scenery at Gollinger Wasserfall, and then step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn.

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Traveling by car from Pinzolo to Salzburg takes 5 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Pinzolo in July: high temperatures in Salzburg hover around 78°F and lows are around 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.