The Giro d'Italia in the Aosta Valley

A technically demanding route, immersed in the majesty of the Alps, with 133 km and over 4,400 metres of elevation gain, passing through charming locations such as Saint-Barthélemy, Doues, Lin Noir, and Verrogne, before tackling the final climb to 1,800 metres towards Pila, via Aymavilles and Gressan.

This stage is a must for true cycling enthusiasts: challenge, spectacle, and Alpine landscapes merge into a day of top-level sport.

Experience the thrill of the Giro d’Italia in the Aosta Valley: get ready to cheer for the champions and be captivated by the energy of a unique event.
Turn race day into a complete travel experience: discover castles, villages, local products and age‑old traditions.

Some highlights along the route:

• Nus / Saint-Barthélemy
  Aosta Valley Astronomical Observatory – a unique place to admire the starry sky and uncover the secrets of the universe.
• Roisan, Valpelline and Doues
  Authentic Alpine area with panoramic trails – pastures, excellent agricultural products, a mining past, and spectacular hiking routes toward Colle di Champillon with views of Mont Blanc.
• Aosta
  Historic centre – cultural heart of the Aosta Valley, with Roman monuments, churches, museums, and welcoming pedestrian streets.
• Verrogne
  A small village where time stands still: the mill with its wheel, the church, stone-paved streets, ovens, and water channels tell the story of life in the past.
• Saint-Nicolas
  Panoramic terrace over the valley – a natural balcony with breathtaking views and trails immersed in nature.
• Saint-Pierre
  Sarriod de La Tour Castle – a medieval residence rich in history.
  Saint-Pierre Castle – a modern regional museum of natural sciences in a fairy-tale setting.
• Aymavilles
  Aymavilles Castle – a historic residence recently restored, famous for its elegant architecture and surrounding vineyards.
• Pila
  Year-round excitement – at 1,800 metres, offering unforgettable experiences in winter and summer: skiing, hiking, and adrenaline sports like downhill and freeride. Don’t miss the Stella di Pila, a panoramic point at 2,700 meters reachable in 30 minutes from Aosta via the Aosta-Pila-Couis gondola, with views of the highest Alpine peaks.
  
  For the occasion, the Aosta–Pila and Pila–Stella gondolas will be operating.