Do not miss
Aosta
Saint-Marcel
Fénis Castle
Châtillon
Ussel Castle
Dora Baltea
Castles of the Aosta Valley: a grand cycling loop
A 58.79 km loop along the Dora Baltea linking Aosta, Fénis, Saint-Marcel, Châtillon and Ussel, with a verified GPX and drinking water within 100 metres.
58.79 kmDistance
800 m D+Elevation gain
3 h 30 min – 4 h 30 minRiding time
MediumMediumy
SUITABLE BIKES
🧭Gravel⚡E-bike
Not recommended for road bikesGPX ↓
Surfacesingletrack, dirt road and trail along the historic irrigation channelRoute typeLoopStartAosta / Saint-Christophe areaTrafficLow to moderate; take extra care in…SceneryMedieval castles, vineyards, villages and the Dora…Best seasonApril–October, when free of snow and ice
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The ride
A long loop along the Dora Baltea to discover some of the Aosta Valley’s most distinctive castles by bike. From Aosta the route follows the valley floor towards Saint-Marcel, Fénis, Châtillon and Ussel, combining cycleways, asphalt and short natural-surface sections. The 58.79 km distance requires good fitness and care on sections open to traffic.
Points of interest
- Aosta
- Saint-Marcel
- Fénis Castle
- Châtillon
- Ussel Castle
- Dora Baltea
Source: Giro d’Italia – The Castles of the Aosta Valley
Licence/attribution: GPX published for download by the source; attribution Giro d’Italia / RCS Sport. Water data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
BEFORE YOU GO
Useful information
ⓘ Sources and licences
Official cycling route: The Castles of the Aosta Valley (Route type d’Italia)
GPX published for download by the source; attribution: Route type d’Italia / RCS Sport. Water data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
GPX published for download by the source; attribution: Route type d’Italia / RCS Sport. Water data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.