Donnas, returns Lou Courtì and Lou Poulayé

The agricultural and pastoral event Lou Courtì Lou Poulayé returns to Donnas on April 21, focusing on mountain life, garden cultivation, and the care of farm animals. Anaïs Piccot, a leader in the regional agriculture and natural resources department, is interviewed about the event.

Speed opening Zermatt-Cervinia, the reactions in Breuil

The anticipated Zermatt-Cervinia downhill races were canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, causing significant disappointment in the local community. Interviews with Federico Maquignaz, CEO of Cervino Spa, and Enrico Vuillermoz, director of Consorzio Cervino Turismo, highlight the frustration and dismay over the event's exclusion from the World Cup calendar.

Aosta, more and more shutters down

Retail commerce in Aosta is in crisis, with a 29% decrease in retail shops over the last 11 years, from 250 to 178. This is more alarming compared to the rest of Italy, which saw a 20% decrease. The study 'Demografia d'impresa nelle città italiane' by Confcommercio's research office reveals that while accommodation and food service activities are on the rise, the loss of commercial activities is significant. Local trade associations attribute this to the new reorganization of municipal traffic. Ermanno Bonomi, president of Ascom-Confcommercio Aosta, emphasizes the importance of commerce to the city's vitality and criticizes the administration's green initiatives without practical alternatives. Graziano Dominidiato, president of Fipe-Confcommercio VdA, also criticizes the administration for ignoring their requests and the lack of foresight in urban planning.

In Courmayeur, Nirmal Purja, King of the Eight-Thousanders

In 2019, Nirmal Purja achieved the extraordinary feat of climbing the world's 14 highest peaks in just 189 days. His current goal is to inspire and motivate new generations globally. Recently, he led the first winter ascent of K2 without supplemental oxygen and aims to be the first to complete all the Earth's eight-thousanders with and without oxygen. He emphasizes the crucial role of Sherpas in mountaineering and the impact of climate change on mountains.

Cogne, a project Alcotra around the Mini-Marciagranparadiso

The Alcotra France - Italy project 'Respiration Jeunesse' aims to foster cross-border cooperation and youth engagement through sports events, particularly involving French and Valdôtain students. The Mini-Marciagranparadiso event in Cogne serves as a platform for students to volunteer and contribute to the success of the day, promoting a sense of community and recovery post-Covid.

Cogne, in pista baby e cuccioli per il Gran Premio Giovanissimi

100 young athletes gathered in Cogne for the regional phase of the Gran Premio Giovanissimi cross-country skiing competition. The event featured two categories, baby and cuccioli, for children aged 9 to 12, with staggered starts based on birth year and gender. The course included a 1.5 km loop for older participants and a 1 km loop for younger ones. Traditionally a national final, the competition has been organized at the regional level for the past two years.

The voices of the winners

Comments on the race and tactics were collected at the finish line from the winner of the MarciaGranParadiso, Fabien Stocek, the second-place finisher Maurice Manificat, and Vladimir Cuaz, the first Valdostan to finish.

Short-term rentals, lights and shadows of the new platform

The regulation of short-term rentals in Valle d'Aosta continues with the introduction of a new online platform. In three months, over 2,950 identification codes have been issued to 2,075 landlords, registering 12,355 beds. The data collected aids in statistical analysis, security, and emergency planning. From May 1, 2024, guests will be required to pay a tourist tax. The region now faces the challenge of integrating a state law approved in Rome in December.

Torna 'cancelleria sospesa', quest'anno su più mesi

The 'Cancelleria sospesa' initiative, which provides school supplies to students in need, returns this year for an extended period, running from January to autumn. The initiative, started three years ago by the collaboration between Aosta's Briviodue stationery stores and the Associazione Quartiere Cogne, allows anyone to donate money at two stores in Piazza Chanoux and Corso Lanceri or at the Association's headquarters in Place de la neige 1.

The Fréjus tunnel closes for two days, possible increase in traffic at the Mont-Blanc tunnel

The Fréjus tunnel, connecting Piémont and France, will be closed from Friday, January 26 at 10 PM until Monday, January 29 at 6 AM, potentially leading to increased traffic at the Mont-Blanc tunnel.