Fort Bard – Arch and Roman road of Donnas loop from Arnad

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Italy

Aosta Valley

Arnad

Fort Bard – Arch and Roman road of Donnas loop from Arnad

Hard

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Fort Bard – Arch and Roman road of Donnas loop from Arnad

05:49

20.9km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

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5.70 km

Church of San Martino

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Church has a unique style, all made of stone in Roman style, both inside and outside

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7.48 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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11.0 km

Vista sul forte di Bard

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11.8 km

Maison Nicole

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Since the 14th century, the building was known as the residence of the nobles of Jardanis. In the 18th century, the building was renovated by the then owners, Nicoles. The …

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12.0 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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12.1 km

Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption

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The Church of Santa Maria Assunta, equipped with a spectacular bell tower dating back to the thirteenth century, is located in the central square, next to the town hall and …

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13.6 km

Arch and Roman road of Donnas

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The former Roman road led through the Aosta Valley and past Donnas. This road connected Rome with the Rhône Valley. Remains of this Roman road can still be seen today …

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15.2 km

The historic Via Vittorio Emanuelle II

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Via Vittorio Emanuelle II is the village street of Bard and leads up to the fortress and the village church of Santa Maria Assunta. Here you turn right towards the …

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15.7 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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20.9 km

End point

Parking

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