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Fort Bard – Echallod Stone Bridge loop from Fons Salutis

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Italy

Aosta Valley

Saint-Vincent

Fort Bard – Echallod Stone Bridge loop from Fons Salutis

Hard

4.1

(15)

114

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Fort Bard – Echallod Stone Bridge loop from Fons Salutis

03:08

47.2km

620m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.9 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

Issogne Castle

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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 di Verrès. The castle has a remarkable courtyard with a fountain in the shape of a pomegranate tree and a colorful portico, a rare example of medieval Alpine painting, with frescoes depicting scenes from everyday life in the late Middle Ages. The castle's history dates back to a papal bull in 1151, and it has a rich history that includes its transformation from an episcopal fortress into an elegant princely residence. The castle is open to visitors and offers a unique look at the culture and architecture of the region.

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20.6 km

View of Fort Bard

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20.9 km

View of Fort Bard from the Bridge

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The origin of this bridge is uncertain, but it was probably built in Roman times. The first documents mentioning this bridge date from the second half of the 13th century. From 1272 onwards, the bridge was called Hôhne Bridge or Bard Bridge in Latin and then in Old French.

Apart from its history, the bridge is a beautiful photo point of Fort Bard.

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20.9 km

View of Forte di Bard and Ponte di Bard

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The suggestive Bard bridge

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21.2 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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21.7 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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29.5 km

Echallod Stone Bridge

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The Ponte di Echallod is a picturesque pedestrian bridge in the Aosta Valley region. This stone bridge, which has been restored several times over the centuries, connects the upper and lower parts of the village of Echallod with other villages in the municipality of Arnad. The Ponte di Echallod is a classic example of 18th-century architecture. It is built with stone and mortar. The bridge has three arches with buttresses and has a symmetrical shape. It is located along the path of the old Via Francigena, which comes from Verrès and heads towards Bard and Donnas.

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33.8 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 structure, which resembles a solid cube and differs from most other castles of the time which consisted of multiple buildings within a walled enclosure. Dominating the town of Verrès and the entrance to the Val d'Ayas, the castle has a military character that merges with elegant stone details that adorn the windows, doors and monumental mantelpieces. The castle has no corner towers nor a keep.

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43.5 km

Sarcofago romano e tratto di via delle Gallie

Archaeological Site

47.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

10.3 km

6.28 km

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

13.4 km

502 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Fort Bard – Echallod Stone Bridge loop from Fons Salutis

Issogne Castle

View of Fort Bard

View of Fort Bard from the Bridge

View of Forte di Bard and Ponte di Bard

Fort Bard

Bard Archaeological Geosite

Echallod Stone Bridge

Verrès Castle

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