아오스타 최고의 라이딩 경로

도라 발테아 강을 따라 펼쳐진 계곡 중심부에 위치한 누스(Nus)는 발로네 디 생바르텔레미(Vallone di Saint-Barthélemy)로 들어가는 입구를 표시합니다. 이곳은 포도밭으로 둘러싸여 있으며 누스 말보이지(Nus Malvoisie)와 같은 지역 와인 생산으로 유명한 중요한 통과 지점입니다.

Passing under the imposing covered viaduct that leads to the tunnel marks the beginning of the toughest part of the climb: the gradients become more demanding (though never prohibitive), the fatigue accumulated over the previous 20 km takes its toll, and the winds from Switzerland begin to lash you... you're officially in the high mountains, after all, that's why you came here. If the day is one of the worst, with strong winds from the pass, these last 10 km will be a nightmare, but the beauty and majesty of the landscape will more than make up for even the most intense of efforts.

The highest road pass in the Aosta Valley and a place that has always fascinated the writer for its thousand-year history, the austere Mauritian hospice and the profound beauty of the landscape.

View of the Alpine giant

After crossing the bridge over the Dora Baltea, State Road 26 now winds along a straight stretch with almost zero gradients, the perfect place to look up and enjoy the view of the highest mountain in Europe.

Once you drive past Runaz you can have stunning views on the peak and the glaciers, showing 4000 vertical meters of the massif. Impressive how it stands out in the valley!!

You can also stay for just a few hours: the hour costs 50 cents (as of 2025).

Hotel Italia is highly recommended