Porliod Picnic Area – Alpe Closeau Dirt Road loop from Nus

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Porliod Picnic Area – Alpe Closeau Dirt Road loop from Nus

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Porliod Picnic Area – Alpe Closeau Dirt Road loop from Nus

02:15

23.3km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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1.98 km

Lignan Village

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Lignan enjoys a unique position, being exposed to the sun all year round and with breathtaking 360° views.

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3.86 km

View of the Saint-Barthélemy Valley from Venoz

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Gradually climbing towards Porliod, at the height of the hamlet of Venoz a spectacular view opens up over the valley of San Berthelemy, Lignan and in the background, the series …

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6.08 km

Porliod Picnic Area

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The Porliod picnic area is very well equipped. In addition to several barbecues and picnic tables, the area is also equipped with toilets. There is also a parking lot attached …

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7.67 km

Porliod–Rifugio Magià Dirt Road

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The dirt road that leads from Porliod to Rifugio Magià is very easy to pedal and therefore suitable for everyone. The surface is hard and compact, without any roughness. The …

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9.18 km

Alpe Champ Combre

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About halfway between Porliod and the Magià Refuge is Alpe Champ Combre, with a beautiful fountain and magnificent flower-filled meadows, perfect for a stop.

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12.5 km

Alpe Closeau Dirt Road

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The dirt road that leads from Alpe Vayoux to the Alpe Closeau plateau has a dirt surface, so in wet conditions it becomes very muddy. In dry conditions, the dirt …

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16.6 km

Magià dirt road

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In this section the dirt road passes through a forest of splendid fir trees, which in autumn take on a fantastic golden colour.

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21.0 km

Porliod – Start of the Trail to Rifugio Magià

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Here begins the beautiful dirt road that leads to the Magià Refuge. In the winter, when it is snowy, for the first stretch (up to the intersection with the cross-country ski trail) it becomes a snowshoe trail.

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23.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

7.76 km

884 m

102 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

8.55 km

149 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,960 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

May 31, 2025,Issologne-Lignan-Porliod-Champ Combre-Rifugio Magià-Les Fontanes-Issologne

The tour that starts from Issologne and goes up towards Lignan, then continues to Porliod – where the dirt road that leads to the Magià Refuge begins – is a classic of two-wheeled hiking in the middle Aosta Valley, especially in summer. It is not a particularly long route, nor is it too demanding from a technical or physical point …

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November 11, 2024,Fabriques-Issologne-Saint Barthelemy-Porliod-Rifugio Magià-Fabriques

A 'classic' itinerary to discover the natural beauty of the San Berthelemy Valley, in my opinion one of the most evocative corners of the Aosta Valley. The route is mostly on dirt roads that are easy to pedal on, which do not present any difficulty and can therefore be traveled by everyone. In fact, in the winter they become cross-country …

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