The best hikes around Aosta

From the Roman capital, trails climb quickly to altitude: the historic irrigation channels (ru), the Comboé valley and Arbolle, the Becca di Nona and Monte Emilius towering over the city — history and high mountains a step from the centre.

This guide gathers the best trails in the area, all from the Sentieri VdA catalogue: for each one you get the CAI difficulty, distance, elevation gain and a direct link to the route page with map, elevation profile, photos and the day’s weather.

Every itinerary below uses real data from the Aosta Valley trail registry — waymark numbers, distances and elevation gain — and links to the full page with satellite map, GPX track, elevation profile and the nearest town’s weather. Always check conditions before setting off: at altitude the weather changes fast and some passes stay snow-covered into early summer.

Selected trails

Porossan, Neyves - Col di Viou

9.3 km · +1983 m · E — from Porossan, Neyves to Col di Viou.

One of the longest and most demanding climbs on the sunny adret slope above Aosta. The route starts from the hamlets of Porossan and Neyves (739 m), amid meadows, vineyards and rural clusters overlooking the basin, and gains height steadily along the south-facing flank.

Pont Avisod - Chacotteyes - Tsa de Metz - Pointe Chaligne

9.8 km · +1940 m · E — from Pont Avisod to Pointe Chaligne.

The trail in Challand-Saint-Anselme climbs the wooded lower slopes of the Val d'Ayas, rising steadily from the valley bottom toward the upper hamlets. The environment is that of mid-mountain forest — broadleaves and conifers — terraced meadows and views toward the surrounding summits.

TAPPA 12: Arpuilles - Vetan

13.9 km · +1205 m · E — from Arpuilles to Vetan.

TAPPA 12: Arpuilles - Vetan is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code PCB_S12). The route lies in the municipality of Challand-Saint-Victor, in the Ayas Valley. From Arpuilles (1012 m) to Vetan (1754 m): 13.9 km with +1205 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale).

TAPPA 11: Roisan - Arpuilles

11.1 km · +547 m · E — from Roisan to Arpuilles.

TAPPA 11: Roisan - Arpuilles is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code PCB_S11). The route lies in the municipality of Saint-Denis, in the Valtournenche. From Roisan (860 m) to Arpuilles (1012 m): 11.1 km with +547 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale).

Strada Cappuccini - Excenex

3.2 km · +452 m · E — from Strada Cappuccini to Excenex.

A short but steep hike in the municipality of Challand-Saint-Victor, in the Ayas Valley. The trail starts from Strada Cappuccini at 601 m and climbs firmly to Excenex at 1,036 m: just 3.2 km but with a 452 m elevation gain that demands steady legs.

Regione Consolata - Excenex

3.3 km · +450 m · E — from Regione Consolata to Excenex.

The trail climbs the sun-drenched, thermophilic slope of Challand-Saint-Victor, starting at 675 m in Regione Consolata among ancient terraced vineyards and dry-stone walls. The 3.3 km route gains 450 m of elevation at a steady pace, transitioning from vine-covered terraces to shaded woodland as height increases.

TAPPA 1: Aosta centro - Cappella della Consolata

6.1 km · +420 m · E — from Institut Agricole to Cappella della Consolata.

TAPPA 1: Aosta centro - Cappella della Consolata is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code PCV_S1). The route lies in the municipality of Challand-Saint-Victor, in the Ayas Valley. From Institut Agricole (587 m) to Cappella della Consolata (595 m): 6.1 km with +420 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale).

Via delle Betulle - Pleod - Arpuilles

3.2 km · +385 m · E — from Via delle Betulle to Arpuilles.

A short but rewarding climb through birch and chestnut woods leading to the Arpuilles plateau in the Val d'Ayas. Starting from Via delle Betulle at 619 metres, the path rises steadily through lush vegetation before opening onto the natural reserve of Lago di Villa, a protected wetland of ecological significance.

Via Scuola Militare Alpina - Châtelet

2.1 km · +177 m · E — from Via Scuola Militare Alpina to Châtelet.

Via Scuola Militare Alpina - Châtelet is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 03_S12). The route lies in the municipality of Challand-Saint-Victor, in the Ayas Valley. From Via Scuola Militare Alpina (595 m) to Châtelet (775 m): 2.1 km with +177 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale).

TAPPA 18: Aymavilles - Aosta

12.9 km · +0 m · E — from Aymavilles to Aosta.

TAPPA 18: Aymavilles - Aosta is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code PCB_S18). The route lies in the municipality of Aymavilles, in the Cogne Valley. From Aymavilles (661 m) to Aosta (581 m): 12.9 km with +0 m and −511 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale).

TAPPA 19: Aosta - Fénis

19.8 km · +0 m · E — from Aosta to Fénis.

TAPPA 19: Aosta - Fénis is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code PCB_S19). The route lies in the municipality of Challand-Saint-Victor, in the Ayas Valley. From Aosta (581 m) to Fénis (522 m): 19.8 km with +0 m and −625 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale).

TAPPA 2: Echevennoz - Aosta

13.8 km · +0 m · E — from Echevennoz to Aosta centro.

TAPPA 2: Echevennoz - Aosta is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code PVF_S2). The route lies in the municipality of Fénis, in the Central Valley. From Echevennoz (1250 m) to Aosta centro (581 m): 13.8 km with +0 m and −77 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale).

Explore the full catalogue on the Trails page and plan your next hike in the Aosta Valley.