Arcésaz - Brusson (Guillattes)

Map & route
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Fitness level
The walk from Arcésaz to Brusson is a valley-floor stroll in the Val d'Ayas, rated T (Tourist), ideal for those seeking a simple, accessible itinerary. The walk starts at Arcésaz (1133 m), the first hamlet encountered entering the Brusson commune from the regional road from Verrès. The route descends gently along paths and minor tracks, partly following the ru d'Arlaz irrigation canal, set within mid-slope vegetation with views of surrounding hamlets and woodland. The path passes through Ponteil and Plan de Servaz, through the Guillates fitness trail, arriving near Brusson (1276 m). The 3.6 km and modest 143 m make this suited to all users including families with young children.
Getting there
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Flora along the trail
ACurated and verified by Andrea Rama
Data source: Catasto Sentieri Regione Autonoma VdA · Open data — DGR 899/2014
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Val d'Ayas
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