Cammino Balteo from Pont-Saint-Martin to Lillianes

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Italy

Aosta Valley

Pont-Saint-Martin

Cammino Balteo from Pont-Saint-Martin to Lillianes

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Cammino Balteo from Pont-Saint-Martin to Lillianes

06:07

15.8km

940m

Hiking

Embark on the Cammino Balteo from Pont-Saint-Martin to Lillianes, a challenging hike that takes you through diverse landscapes. You will traverse ancient cobblestone paths and rugged mountain trails, passing through charming Alpine villages and alongside the Lys River. This difficult route covers 9.8 miles (15.8 km) with a significant elevation gain of 3071 feet (936 metres), typically requiring about 6 hours and 6 minutes to complete.

To begin your adventure, head to Pont-Saint-Martin, which is easily accessible by train or bus from major Italian cities. Plan to start early in the day to allow ample time to complete the full distance before dusk, especially given the trail's difficulty. While the route is well-marked, carrying a map or using a navigation app is always a good idea for peace of mind.

This trail offers a deep dive into the rich heritage of Valle d'Aosta, showcasing centuries of history. You will encounter traditional architecture and rural life that has remained largely unchanged, providing a glimpse into the region's past. The journey culminates in Lillianes, where you can admire its impressive 1733 stone bridge, a unique four-arched structure in the valley.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Pont-Saint-Martin

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Pont-Saint-Martin is a pretty village at the base of the Lys valley. It preserves remains of the Roman era such as the road that connected the Cisalpine Gaul with the Transalpine one.

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52 m

War memorial

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Beautiful memorial in honor of those who fell in both world wars.

Text content of the votive tablets according to the Google translation app:
"The radiant soul of the heroes lights an eternal votive torch for secure peace, the olive tree and the laurel be the gratitude of the homeland, the eternal cult of the Holy Sons....

...To remember the martyrs of freedom..."

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1.18 km

Church of Plan-de-Brun

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passage on the Balteo path

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2.44 km

Perloz

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This country is far from the major tourist flows and has preserved its authenticity, traditions and rural culture.

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3.35 km

Picnic area

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Beautiful bridge over the Lys.

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3.72 km

Castello Charles

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4.57 km

Cappella Remondin

Place Of Worship

8.74 km

Lillianes Stone Bridge and Church

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Cute village

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15.5 km

Roman Bridge of Pont-Saint-Martin

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This beautiful bridge comes from Roman times, you can still see the holes dug at the base in the living rock used to erect the scaffolding for the construction.

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15.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

3.81 km

3.67 km

1.21 km

1.11 km

981 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

2.93 km

2.69 km

2.67 km

1.59 km

947 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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September 1, 2024,Cammino Balteo - prima tappa - PONT-SAINT-MARTIN - LILLIANES Località: Lillianes, Perloz, Pont-Saint-Martin

Cammino Balteo - first stage-PONT-SAINT-MARTIN - LILLIANES
Location: Lillianes, Perloz, Pont-Saint-Martin

The Cammino Balteo starts here, from Pont-Saint-Martin. A place that owes its name first of all to the magnificent Roman bridge of the 1st century BC and to the legend of Saint Martin of Tours who, in order to build this bridge, defeated the devil. The path goes up …

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