Fort Bard – The Stone Bridge of Echallod loop from Fons Salutis

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Aosta Valley

Saint-Vincent

Fort Bard – The Stone Bridge of Echallod loop from Fons Salutis

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Fort Bard – The Stone Bridge of Echallod loop from Fons Salutis

03:03

45.5km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.0 km for 104 m

After 23.8 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

Castello di Issogne

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The Castello di Issogne is one of the most famous castles in the Aosta Valley and is known for its Renaissance style that contrasts with the nearby, more austere Castello …

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21.0 km

View of Forte di Bard and Ponte di Bard

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The suggestive Bard bridge

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21.0 km

View of Fort Bard from the bridge

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The origin of this bridge is uncertain, but it was most likely built as early as Roman times. The first documents in which this bridge is mentioned, however, date from …

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21.4 km

Fort Bard

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Bard is a pretty medieval village located at the entrance to the Aosta Valley. The Fort dominates the valley floor.

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21.8 km

Bard Archaeological Geosite

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The Geosito archeologico di Bard, also known as Archéoparc, is an intriguing archaeological site in the Valle d’Aosta, located near the charming town of Bard

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24.8 km

Hône

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Hône, a charming village in the Valle d’Aosta region, Italy, is located at the entrance to the Champorcher Valley. It is located on the left bank of the Ayasse river, …

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27.8 km

The Stone Bridge of Echallod

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The Echallod bridge is a stone footbridge, one of the most picturesque in the Aosta Valley.

Restored several times over the centuries, it connects the hamlets of Echallod superiore and …

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32.0 km

Verrès Castle

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The Castello di Verrès is an impressive medieval castle in the Aosta Valley, built in the 14th century by Yblet de Challant. The castle is known for its unique monolithic …

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41.7 km

Sarcofago romano e tratto di via delle Gallie

Archaeological Site

45.5 km

End point

Train Station

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