Description of the route

Technical difficulty: difficult
Physical difficulty: difficult
Cyclability: 100%
Type of route: mixed asphalt, dirt road, path

Imagine riding through a wild and uncontaminated valley, far from mass tourism, where nature and the landscape are the protagonists: you are on the Ciclovia della Valle di Champorcher, a cycling itinerary of about 22 km that takes you straight to the heart of one of the most authentic and spectacular corners of the Aosta Valley.

The route passes through the municipalities of Pontboset and Champorcher, and then climbs up to 2,593 meters of Col de Laris, where a memorable view opens up over the Piamprato valley, in Piedmont. As you pedal, you will discover that part of the route winds through the Mont Avic Natural Park, a true paradise for nature lovers with unique flora and fauna.

Between a coniferous forest and a narrow valley carved by glaciers, you will pedal on a route ideal for mountain biking where the paths alternate with farm roads and forest tracks, connected by sections of local roads. And if you love nature, prepare to be enchanted by the woods, pastures and alpine meadows, accompanied by the Ayasse stream that flows alongside a good part of the route.

But it is not only nature that tells you a story. Along the way, you will pass through villages that seem to have come from another era, such as Pontboset, famous for its ancient bridges. You will also follow part of the “royal road”, built by order of King Vittorio Emanuele II to reach his hunting reserve. Each pedal stroke will bring you a little closer to that ancient world that survives intertwining with the current warm welcome of this valley.

With a gap of 1,816 metres and high altitudes, this cycle path is a challenge for the most trained, but also a joy for those who choose to tackle it with an e-bike. The best time to experience it is from late spring to autumn, when the climate is more favorable.

So, if you are looking for an adventure between history and nature, jump on your bike and discover the Champorcher Valley!