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Fénis Castle – Châtillon Cycle Path loop from Verres

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Italy

Aosta Valley

Verrès

Fénis Castle – Châtillon Cycle Path loop from Verres

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Fénis Castle – Châtillon Cycle Path loop from Verres

04:14

61.0km

990m

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: June 26, 2026

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After 60.8 km for 235 m

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Start point

Train Station

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9.03 km

Saint-Germain Castle

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The castle of Saint-Germain was built between the 11th and 12th centuries by the De Mongioveto family, probably to control the road below and to convince travellers to pay them a toll. The central keep and a first circle of walls date back to this period, perhaps on a pre-existing structure. In particular, Feidino De Mongioveto seems to have been particularly tenacious and oppressive in demanding the toll, to the point that the Duke of Savoy had the pretext to take over the fortress. The castle did not remain in the Savoy family for long. The fief of Montjovet, and therefore the castle, witnessed the rise of the Challants when in 1295 it became the property of the family. Francesco di Challant, advisor to Duke Amedeo VIII of Savoy, brought the castle back into Savoyard hands in 1438, ceding the castellany of Montjovet with the castle, the lands and the village. Amadeus VIII and his successors contributed to making the castle increasingly efficient by updating it to new military techniques. The new city walls, battery positions, turrets and cannon positions date back to this period. In 1661 the castle was abandoned and artfully demolished to prevent foreign troops from stationing there, at the behest of Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy, while the garrison was transferred to the fort of Bard. At the beginning of the 18th century it finally fell into ruin. Today the castle of Saint-Germain is owned by the Aosta Valley Region.

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11.2 km

Sarcofago romano e tratto di via delle Gallie

Archaeological Site

20.3 km

Cycle path along the Dora Baltea

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This stretch of cycle path alongside a stretch of river is very special and evocative.

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29.8 km

Fénis Castle

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Unlike other castles, built for war and protection purposes, Fénis Castle is not located on the top of a promontory, but on a slight hill devoid of natural defenses.
Combining the characteristics of a fortification with those of a noble residence, Fénis Castle was indeed the prestigious seat of representation for the main exponents of the Challant family.

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41.1 km

Châtillon Cycle Path

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Splendid albeit short stretch of cycle path near Châtillon, along the Dora Baltea.

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41.5 km

The valley overlooking Saint Vincent

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As far as I'm concerned, you're more likely to look at Châtillon here:
Châtillon, also known as Tschahtéyón in Valdôtain and Géschtullju in Issime Walser, is a town and comune in the Valle d'Aosta region in northwestern Italy. The city has a rich history dating back to pre-Roman times. Strategically located, Châtillon served as an important center for trade and toll collection. The castle of Châtillon, called Castello Gamba, offers beautiful views over the valley and houses the Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea della Valle d'Aosta with works by artists such as J.M. William Turner.

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41.8 km

Bridge over the Dora – Ussel Castle

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Bridge over the Dora - view of Ussel Castle: The Castello di Ussel, also known as Castello Baron Gamba, is an impressive medieval castle in the Valle d’Aosta region, Italy. The castle is located on a steep rocky cliff and overlooks the Dora Baltea valley.

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42.2 km

Châtillon-Saint-Vincent Railway Station

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The Stazione di Châtillon-Saint-Vincent (in French: gare de Châtillon-Saint-Vincent) is a train station in the municipality of Châtillon, located in the Valle d'Aosta. The station originally opened in 1886. Operated by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, the station has two tracks. Although the station is unmanned, it is currently operated remotely from the Central Operations Center in Turin.

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45.2 km

Saint-Vincent

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Saint-Vincent is a town and comune in the Valle d’Aosta region, Italy. Situated at an altitude of 575 metres (1,900 ft), Saint-Vincent is a popular summer holiday destination with mineral springs. It is also home to one of Italy’s four casinos. The town offers a range of activities for visitors, from the beauty of the surrounding mountains to the thermal baths and internationally renowned casino.

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61.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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29.7 km

20.5 km

4.97 km

4.70 km

824 m

254 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

10.0 km

969 m

467 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Fénis Castle – Châtillon Cycle Path loop from Verres

Saint-Germain Castle

Cycle path along the Dora Baltea

Fénis Castle

Châtillon Cycle Path

The valley overlooking Saint Vincent

Bridge over the Dora – Ussel Castle

Châtillon-Saint-Vincent Railway Station

Saint-Vincent

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