Saint-Barthélemy Valley – Lignan loop from Verrayes

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Saint-Barthélemy Valley – Lignan loop from Verrayes

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Saint-Barthélemy Valley – Lignan loop from Verrayes

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36.4km

1,160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.4 km

Saint-Barthélemy Valley

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This quiet side valley opens up above Nus and climbs the eastern slope of the Aosta plain. The road follows the valley floor with regular gradients, crossing woods and small …

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14.4 km

View of Issologne and the San Barthelemy Valley

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From Issologne, the regional road 36 gradually climbs towards Lignan, with a beautiful view over the San Berthelemy valley, entirely covered by fir forests.

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16.9 km

Saquignod

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Leaving Lignan in the direction of Porliod you come across the hamlet of Saquignod, a few stone houses but with an ancient charm. An oven dating back to 1880 and …

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17.8 km

View of the Saint-Barthélemy Valley from Venoz

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Gradually climbing towards Porliod, at the height of the hamlet of Venoz a spectacular view opens up over the valley of San Berthelemy, Lignan and in the background, the series …

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19.5 km

Saint-Barthélemy Astronomical Observatory

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The Astronomical Observatory of Saint Barthelemy offers a spectacular and practically unparalleled view of stars, even with the naked eye. In fact, the entire Saint-Barthélemy area is the ideal location …

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20.0 km

Lignan

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Lignan is located at about 1,600 meters in the Vallone di Saint-Barthélemy, in an open position that marks the transition from the woods to a more alpine environment. The road …

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20.2 km

Lignan Village

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Lignan enjoys a unique position, being exposed to the sun all year round and with breathtaking 360° views.

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22.4 km

Issologne Historic Village

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Issologne is a typical Aosta Valley village, with old houses that retain their original appearance and others that have been renovated while maintaining some of their original features. There are …

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36.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km