From skiing to snowboarding, ice skating here there are the largest ski resorts such as Cervinia, Courmayeur, Pila, known throughout Europe as an essential destination for lovers of winter sports. Symbolic entrance for people coming from the south is the town of Pont Saint Martin, which part of the road enters into the beautiful Gressoney Valley. Along the valley that from Pont Saint Martin leads to Courmayeur you can see the primitive military fortifications fortresses and residences with guard towers for a rich feudal history of the region as well as the passage of the Roman Empire. There are many itineraries of interest, the best known of Aosta Valley is Fénis Castle house of the Challant family, is appreciated for its scenery. The Issogne Castle, Sarriod de la Tour, Sarre, Saint-Pierre, Ussel, just to name a few, are also places not to be missed.The Passage of the Roman civilization has as sign many important monuments such as the Arch of Augustus, the Porta Praetoria, the walls, almost entirely walkable, with a long and pleasant walk. Of great interest is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, with the view at the archaeological excavations under the present floor, the characteristic Chanoux Square and the monumental complex of Sant’Orso dating from the eleventh century. During the fair Sant’Orso that happens every year in January there are many visitors. Thousands of tourists fill the streets of the city center, which are dressed for party, shown the oldest crafts of Aosta Valley, from sculpture to wood, from wrought iron to hot stone, leather, wicker, wool fabrics, laces, games and masks.