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Fort Bard – Echallod Stone Bridge loop from Pont-Saint-Martin

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Italy

Aosta Valley

Pont-Saint-Martin

Fort Bard – Echallod Stone Bridge loop from Pont-Saint-Martin

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Fort Bard – Echallod Stone Bridge loop from Pont-Saint-Martin

03:38

53.2km

710m

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: April 29, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.3 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.35 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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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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13.5 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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14.4 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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46.2 km

View of Fort Bard

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46.8 km

Fort of Bard

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The impressive fortress of Bard dominates the upper valley of the Dora Baltea. After being dismantled in 1800 by order of Napoleon, it was rebuilt in the 19th century by the House of Savoy.

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47.3 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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47.3 km

View of Forte di Bard and Ponte di Bard

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The suggestive Bard bridge

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53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

9.21 km

8.69 km

1.98 km

1.27 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

17.2 km

1.67 km

504 m

385 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

26°C

15°C

20 %

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Fort Bard – Echallod Stone Bridge loop from Pont-Saint-Martin

Fort Bard

Echallod Stone Bridge

Issogne Castle

Verrès Castle

View of Fort Bard

Fort of Bard

View of Fort Bard from the Bridge

View of Forte di Bard and Ponte di Bard

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