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Porta Pretoria (Aosta) – Piazza Émile Chanoux loop from Aosta / Aoste

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Aosta Valley
Aosta

Porta Pretoria (Aosta) – Piazza Émile Chanoux loop from Aosta / Aoste

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Porta Pretoria (Aosta) – Piazza Émile Chanoux loop from Aosta / Aoste

00:54

3.50km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

606 m

Roman Theatre of Aosta

Highlight • Historical Site

The Roman theater of Aosta is one of the most significant monuments of Roman theatrical architecture in northern Italy and is among the most prestigious testimonies of the origins of …

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2

717 m

Tower of the Lords of Saint Ursus

Highlight • Historical Site

The rectangular tower in Romanesque style was the home of the nobles of the Porta di Sant'Orso in the 12th century.
Source: City map Aosta Tourist Office

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3

765 m

Porta Pretoria (Aosta)

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The Porta Praetoria was one of the main gates of the Roman city of Augusta Praetoria Salassorum, as Aosta was called in ancient Rome. It served as the main access …

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4

1.09 km

Arch of Augustus

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One of the most characteristic monuments of Aosta that tells of its Roman origins: built in 25 BC by Aulus Terentius Varro Murena, not far from the eastern entrance of the city walls.

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5

1.77 km

Piazza Émile Chanoux

Highlight • Historical Site

The beautiful central square of Aosta during the Sant'Orso fair transforms into a real market. One of the symbolic squares of the city of Aosta, amazing both from an aesthetic and historical point of view.

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6

2.00 km

Calvin's Cross Fountain

Highlight • Monument

In the middle of the Croix de Ville, a cross was erected over the fountain in the 16th century to commemorate the expulsion of the Protestants from Aosta.
Source: Office du Tourisme Aosta city map

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7

2.21 km

Aosta Cathedral

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The cathedral was built in the 4th century and has undergone various changes and restorations over the centuries. Inside the cathedral there are remarkable frescoes and works of art from …

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3.50 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.67 km

1.12 km

527 m

180 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

464 m

356 m

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Thursday 9 July

32°C

19°C

74 %

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Comments

August 24, 2024,🇮🇹Aosta´24: "Aosta-Highlights: Bildimpressionen aus dem 'Rom der Alpen'."
With its rich history dating back to Roman times and its unique blend of Italian and French culture, Aosta, nestled in a majestic mountain landscape, is always worth a visit. Aosta was founded by the Romans in 25 BC under the name "Augusta Praetoria Salassorum" and was an important garrison town. The Roman heritage is still omnipresent in the city …

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