From Cervinia, the skiing resort of Aosta
is a short detour on the way back down to Turin. Having swept down the hill in sunshine, it was a bit of a shock to find ourselves in a blizzard!
Not to be put off however, we were rewarded an hour later by a bit of sun (even if the pavement was a mite soggy and we only managed a coupleóf hours before our feet froze solid).
The 11th century cathedral, dedicated to the Madonna, replaced a 4th century edifice.
Sadly no photos allowed in the town's museum, showcasing its Roman history but there are bigger reminders. A Roman bidge, a theatre, and ancient town walls, 6.4m high, preserved almost in their entirety. The east and south gates are intact. The latter was the eastern gate, a double with three arches flanked by two towers known as the Porta Praetoria.
Outside the town walls is the 35 BC triumphal Arch of Augustus.
And, on the way out towards Turin, a reminder of the bilingual nature of the region
Onward to Turin
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