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Pila – Balcony over the Alps – View of Aosta loop from Aosta / Aoste

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Bike touring routes & trails

Italy

Aosta Valley

Aosta

Pila – Balcony over the Alps – View of Aosta loop from Aosta / Aoste

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Pila – Balcony over the Alps – View of Aosta loop from Aosta / Aoste

03:13

38.5km

1,240m

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 19, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 45 m for 69 m

After 38.4 km for 69 m

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796 m

Pont Suaz

Highlight • Bridge

Valley floor access point a few minutes from Aosta, located near the confluence of the Dora Baltea and the Buthier stream. Several ascents to the surrounding slopes start from here.

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3.54 km

Gressan is a municipality at the gates of Aosta, located on the right orographic side of the Dora Baltea and an access point to various climbs towards the higher altitudes of the valley. From here begins one of the most continuous ascents in the area, with regular hairpin bends and constant gradients.

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4.31 km

Church of Santa Maria Maddalena

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Immersed in the greenery of the Favret meadows, the small church of Santa Maria Maddalena dates back to the 12th century, when it was an autonomous parish dependent on the Chapter of the Cathedral of Aosta. Its apse and bell tower, characterized by an evocative "spur" that supports the structure, preserve intact the imposing sobriety of the primordial Romanesque. Between 1460 and 1463 the church experienced a second artistic splendor: the nave was enlarged and both the external part (facade) and the interior were decorated with a rich cycle of frescoes by Giacomino da Ivrea and his itinerant workshop. The façade features lively scenes: the Mass of Saint Gregory with the blood of Christ filling the chalice; Saint George facing the dragon; Saint Christopher ferrying the Baby Jesus; and, crowning all, Saint Martha, Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Lazarus. Inside, in the apse, a majestic Christ Pantocrator is revealed surrounded by the symbols of the four evangelists, while on the side walls the twelve Apostles can be distinguished. Under the arch that divides the choir and the nave, fourteen panels tell the stories of Mary Magdalene. The works of the fifteenth century were commissioned by the noble De Villa (or La Tour de Villa), lords of Gressan, or by Giacomo dei Challant, lord of Aymavilles, whose family appears in the frescoed symbols. The building maintained the status of parish until 1786, when it was incorporated into Santo Stefano, thus becoming a simple chapel. In 1938, the church was the subject of passionate restoration: the paintings, covered with lime for centuries, were recovered and brought back to their ancient splendor.

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20.1 km

Pila – Balcony over the Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pila is a mountain resort located at about 1,800 meters above Aosta, known for both winter sports and summer activities. Its position makes it a privileged panoramic viewpoint: on clear days, the view opens up over a large part of the Aosta Valley Alpine arc, from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn to Monte Rosa.

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25.6 km