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Aosta Valley

Arnad

Forte di Machaby – Batteria di Machaby loop from Castello Vallaise / Château Vallaise

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Italy

Aosta Valley

Arnad

Forte di Machaby – Batteria di Machaby loop from Castello Vallaise / Château Vallaise

Moderate

4.7

(11)

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Forte di Machaby – Batteria di Machaby loop from Castello Vallaise / Château Vallaise

04:45

10.5km

760m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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348 m

San Giovanni Sanctuary and Paved Path

Highlight • Religious Site

944 m

Forte di Machaby

Highlight • Historical Site

Machaby Fort is a structure built on the ruins of a 17th century military fort, a building of historical interest brought back to life thanks to an appropriate renovation.

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1.28 km

Placche di Arnad

Highlight • Climb

Panoramic viewpoint where you can see "il Paretone", i.e. the Arnad slabs which offer climbing routes for enthusiasts

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2.10 km

Batteria di Machaby

Highlight • Historical Site

pleasant place to visit in autumn

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3.04 km

Trail to Tête de Cou

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This splendid path leads to the Tête de Cou from Creston Martignon, passing the fort and town of Machaby. At the top don't miss the splendid view of the mountains all around.

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5.10 km

La Cou Hamlet and Fortification Ruins

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Colle and small village at the end of the mule track that arrives from Albard di Bard. There are also remains of military fortifications

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

4.33 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

2.09 km

1.56 km

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

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Forte di Machaby – Batteria di Machaby loop from Castello Vallaise / Château Vallaise

San Giovanni Sanctuary and Paved Path

Forte di Machaby

Placche di Arnad

Batteria di Machaby

Trail to Tête de Cou

La Cou Hamlet and Fortification Ruins

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