Quinçod - Leuriaz

Starting from Quinçod (1030 m) in the lower Val d'Ayas, this 4.7 km trail climbs 742 m to the mid-altitude pastures of Leuriaz (1592 m). Graded E, it demands sustained effort but follows a clear and well-maintained path throughout. The lower sections pass through vineyards and mixed woodland before the forest opens into larch stands and then alpine meadow. The ascent traces a classic vertical transect of the Aosta Valley landscape, from valley floor agriculture to summer grazing alp. A rewarding climb for fit hikers seeking genuine altitude gain without technical difficulty.