From an early age I was very intrigued by birds, not so much by how they manage to fly - I will learn it after a long time in flight school - but by their fantastic colours and songs.

Formed in an atheist family, beauty still today, and the fact that we are probably the only ones in the universe to appreciate it, severely tests the possibility of believing that there is no god, and condemns us at least to agnosticism.

Valle d'Aosta does not have a very diversified avifauna: in the course of the seasons it is possible to observe less than 300 species, of which about 80 wintering.

The destruction of the wetlands, the harsh winter climate and specially the great barrier formed by the highest mountains of the European Community do not lend themselves to migratory transit and diversification.

On the other hand, the region is the natural seat of the mountain species, and with relative ease you can see eagles, bearded vultures, owls and many other typically alpine species.
A day of field observations will also allow beginners to distinguish the most common species, recognizing them also from the song.

COSTS
teacher: up to 6 persons 180 Euro / day, after this 20 Euro / person;
picnic lunch.

PLAN
Arrival in Aosta with your own transport (timetables and train tickets here, and buses here and here);
in front of the train station you take the bus that takes you to the chosen destination;
the excursion lasts about 6 hours - light hiking clothing is required, with waterproof shoes;
in the evening return to Aosta.

ACCESSIBILITY AND SERVICES
people in wheelchairs: YES
blinds: YES
animals: YES on a leash
toilettes: YES, free
photographs: YES

LESSONS DO NOT PERFORM WITH STRONG RAIN