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Skyway Monte Bianco

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On October 28, 2023

In Italy, Travel

No trip to Courmayeur would be complete without an ascent to Monte Bianco. Luckily, we had near perfect visibility.

Skyway Monte Bianco is a cable car in the Italian Alps that links the town of Courmayeur with Pointe Helbronner on the southern side of Mont Blanc massif. Taking over three years to construct, it opened in 2015 at a cost of 110 million euros, and is considered to be the world’s most expensive cable car installation.

The Monte Bianco Skyway is a one of a kind way to experience the tallest peak in Italy. Must do when in the area.

Exploring Aosta & Piemonte

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On October 27, 2023

In Italy, Travel

This year we had planned an extensive journey through Egypt to see the ancient sights along the Nile. When fighting broke out in Gaza, we decided to cancel the trip on the advice of friends who live in Cairo.

That gave us less than two weeks to pivot if we wanted a vacation. My first instinct was Italy, but we wanted to see a region we hadn’t experienced before. Enter Piedmonte in the North. Fall weather, food festivals, and a sleepy slow food and wine tour seemed ideal.

Well, here we are in our first stop—a luxurious mountain chalet at the foot of Monte Bianco. This was a long drive from Milan, but so worth it. Just look at the pyramids nature has created! We arrived on a picture perfect day and we’re treated to one of the best views of our lives. I kind of don’t want to leave the hotel!

We are staying at Auberge de la Maison, some 300 meters away from Skyway Monte Bianco.

The view from our room is nothing short of stunning! And the staff here is wonderful.

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