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Frullo
August 28, 2025
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Ussel Castle is a fortress overlooking the Aosta Valley that marked an era. Built in the mid-14th century by Ebalo II of Challant, it is not a typical castle with many towers, but a single, large, and imposing compact structure. Its location is incredible: at 650 meters above sea level, on a rocky promontory seemingly designed to control the entrance to the Valtournenche and the entire Dora Baltea plain. From its walls, there is a breathtaking view that sweeps across the entire valley.
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5.0
(1)
20
hikers
13.6km
04:11
440m
440m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
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Elevation 660 m
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