Railway bridge over the Dora. – Fénis Castle loop from Nus

Railway bridge over the Dora. – Fénis Castle loop from Nus

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Railway bridge over the Dora. – Fénis Castle loop from Nus

02:47

50.7km

920m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 27.6 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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447 m

Nus

Highlight • Settlement

In the center of the valley floor along the Dora Baltea, Nus marks the entrance to the Vallone di Saint-Barthélemy. It is an important passage point, surrounded by vineyards and known for the production of local wines such as Nus Malvoisie.

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4.58 km

Cycle Path of the Hydroelectric Canal

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It's almost unbelievable how much current there is on that hydroelectric canal.

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5.12 km

Cycle Path Along the Dora River

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Beautiful cycle path, excellent example of how public money can be spent well.
The stretch closest to the Dora, immediately after Septumian, is currently covered in sand after the last flood of the river at the beginning of the summer

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6.20 km

Railway bridge over the Dora.

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Railway over the Dora. Worse were the consequences of the previous floods. The cycle path was no longer recognisable and transformed into a single sandy plain.

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7.93 km

Dora Baltea River Bridge

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The Dora Baltea river is the largest in the Western Alps, it runs through the entire Aosta Valley and a stretch of Piedmont.

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8.02 km

Cycle path along the Dora Baltea

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This stretch of cycle path alongside a stretch of river is very special and evocative.

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22.3 km

Sarcofago romano e tratto di via delle Gallie

Archaeological Site

28.5 km

Terme di Saint-Vincent

Highlight • Rest Area

48.6 km

Fénis Castle

Highlight • Castle

Unlike other castles, built for war and protection purposes, Fénis Castle is not located on the top of a promontory, but on a slight hill devoid of natural defenses.
Combining the characteristics of a fortification with those of a noble residence, Fénis Castle was indeed the prestigious seat of representation for the main exponents of the Challant family.

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