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Marvelous gravel route, just follow the signs.

The most curious feature of the village of Avisod is a small church, probably built between the end of the 17th and the beginning of the 18th century, which has now been transformed into a private home. It must be said that the transformation took place in a truly singular way: on the one hand, the original architectural features of the church have been maintained, on the other, the building has acquired the typical appearance of old Aosta Valley houses, with a wooden gallery that runs along the facade and now serves as a balcony. If the church was destined to fall into ruin, so much the better that it has been adapted and returned to daily life: an intelligent and respectful way of giving continuity to a piece of history.

Fonteil probably owes its name to the abundance of springs in this area, which have always been a fundamental resource for the life of the village. Thanks to these springs, in fact, along the mountain slopes - here gentler and therefore more easily cultivated - small crops have developed that, for generations, have supported the local community. In the past, Fonteil was also an important stop in the transhumance of herds. In late spring, shepherds passed through here to lead the cattle to the mountain pastures, while at the end of summer, when the high mountain pastures began to dry up, the return journey to the valley brought new life to the village. Today Fonteil is the ideal starting point for climbing to the Croce di Fana, which at 2211 meters offers a spectacular panoramic view of the valley. Furthermore, it represents the privileged access to go up the scenic valley of the Deche torrent.

currently the railway line is interrupted but we managed to leave from Chatillon by bus loading the bikes towards Aosta, then take the cycle path along the Dora Baltea mostly downhill. we found some interrupted sections with diversions

The castle of Saint-Germain was built between the 11th and 12th centuries by the De Mongioveto family, probably to control the road below and to convince travellers to pay them a toll. The central keep and a first circle of walls date back to this period, perhaps on a pre-existing structure. In particular, Feidino De Mongioveto seems to have been particularly tenacious and oppressive in demanding the toll, to the point that the Duke of Savoy had the pretext to take over the fortress. The castle did not remain in the Savoy family for long. The fief of Montjovet, and therefore the castle, witnessed the rise of the Challants when in 1295 it became the property of the family. Francesco di Challant, advisor to Duke Amedeo VIII of Savoy, brought the castle back into Savoyard hands in 1438, ceding the castellany of Montjovet with the castle, the lands and the village. Amadeus VIII and his successors contributed to making the castle increasingly efficient by updating it to new military techniques. The new city walls, battery positions, turrets and cannon positions date back to this period. In 1661 the castle was abandoned and artfully demolished to prevent foreign troops from stationing there, at the behest of Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy, while the garrison was transferred to the fort of Bard. At the beginning of the 18th century it finally fell into ruin. Today the castle of Saint-Germain is owned by the Aosta Valley Region.

Saint-Vincent is a town and comune in the Valle d’Aosta region, Italy. Situated at an altitude of 575 metres (1,900 ft), Saint-Vincent is a popular summer holiday destination with mineral springs. It is also home to one of Italy’s four casinos. The town offers a range of activities for visitors, from the beauty of the surrounding mountains to the thermal baths and internationally renowned casino.

This stretch of cycle path that runs along a stretch of river (Dora Baltea) is very special.

The regional capital is located in the middle of the valley of the same name. The city still has the layout of the old Roman castrum, and in the car-free centre several monuments recall the Roman period. Aosta was a lively religious centre in the Middle Ages. St. Anselm, the later Archbishop of Canterbury who died in 1109, was born here. Today Aosta is a busy tourist hub at the crossroads of the roads to the Great St. Bernard Pass and Switzerland.