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Hike high into the stellar mountains above the Aosta Valley
Hike the most beautiful terrain in Piedmont, including forests, snowy peaks, and rolling meadows.
Explore quaint mountain villages hidden away from the hustle and bustle.
Rest your legs in comfortable, family-run accommodations.
Refuel with authentic, delicious Italian cuisine.
The Aosta Valley Hiking Tour is a breathtaking tour high into the mountains, exploring the Alps in the Aosta Valley province in northern Italy. You’ll explore awe-inspiring terrain and spend time enjoying the alpine villages that make the area so special.
This self-guided hiking tour begins in Aosta, a small town surrounded by an alpine valley. You’ll hike through to Lex Croux, surrounded by flower-filled meadows and mountains. Challenge yourself to ascend to the peaks of the Gran Paradiso- paradise indeed! Hiking west, pass over the slopes of the Valle d'Aosta, into the pastures where Fontina and Toma cheeses are made.
Kick back in a peaceful hamlet and sample some of that fine cheese before continuing up Oilletta Peak, where you can spot Mont Blanc just across the way. Then, the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour will take you along the Dora Baltea river, past vineyards and lovely churches. Feel the mist on your face at the waterfall of Lillaz, or dip your hand into the cool waters of Loie Lake.
Each part of the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour will inspire you, and you’ll never forget the beauty of this special region.
The Aosta Valley Hiking Tour is a breathtaking tour high into the mountains, exploring the Alps in the Aosta Valley province in northern Italy. You’ll explore awe-inspiring terrain and spend time enjoying the alpine villages that make the area so special.
This self-guided hiking tour begins in Aosta, a small town surrounded by an alpine valley. You’ll hike through to Lex Croux, surrounded by flower-filled meadows and mountains. Challenge yourself to ascend to the peaks of the Gran Paradiso- paradise indeed! Hiking west, pass over the slopes of the Valle d'Aosta, into the pastures where Fontina and Toma cheeses are made.
Kick back in a peaceful hamlet and sample some of that fine cheese before continuing up Oilletta Peak, where you can spot Mont Blanc just across the way. Then, the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour will take you along the Dora Baltea river, past vineyards and lovely churches. Feel the mist on your face at the waterfall of Lillaz, or dip your hand into the cool waters of Loie Lake.
Each part of the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour will inspire you, and you’ll never forget the beauty of this special region.
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Aosta Valley Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Aosta
Start your hiking trip of Valle d’Aosta in Aosta, a town nestled into an imposing mountain valley. The town is filled with remnants of the Romans, so peek through theatres, snap a photo of the Arch of Augustus, and revel in the peaceful atmosphere.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Aosta
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Walk From Thouraz to Homene Dessus
A car transfer will take you to the charming hilltop village of Thouraz, where today’s adventure begins. You’ll stroll through flower-filled meadows with sweeping views of the valley and surrounding peaks. Your day ends with a warm welcome at your accommodation just outside the village of Vetan.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vetan
Distance: 5 hours, 12 km, 610m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Vetan round walk to Fallere Lake
This route is quite challenging due to the elevation gain involved. Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the valleys and peaks around Gran Paradiso. For an added adventure, consider a detour to Lake Fallere. Remind customers to check the weather forecast before setting off!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vetan
Distance: 6 hours, 12 km, 680m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Walk From Vetan to Vens
For the next leg of your hiking trip through Valle d’Aosta, you’ll travel west above the valley. Traverse up to the pastures where Fontina and Toma cheeses are made. Then, hike down the slopes into the quaint mountain villages below. Make sure you try the local cheese with dinner tonight!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Saint Nicolas
Distance: 4 hours, 8 km, 325 m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 Hike from Saint Nicolas to Pointe Oilletta
Today, you’ll hike from Vens over abandoned gold mines to Oilletta Peak, 2,616m above sea level. The views up here are sublime, and you can see all the way over to the impressive Mont Blanc.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Saint Nicolas
Distance: 5 hours, 12 km, 963m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Hike from Saint Nicolas to Villeneuve
Today, you’ll descend to the Dora Baltea River, where a welcome flat section lets you appreciate the change in vegetation and landscape fully. Pass by vineyards (maybe even stop in at one!), castles, churches, and lovely towns. You’ll travel to Cogne by bus or car to unwind the rest of the evening, perhaps with a hearty plate of pasta.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cogne
Distance: 4 hours, 10 km, 1080m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 Lillaz loop
Start the morning with a hike to Lillaz, a beautiful mountain town. Feel the mist of the nearby waterfalls on your skin before resting for a moment at Loie Lake. Dip your feet in the cold, clear waters before hiking up past more lakes to the Urtier Valley. After a blissful day, you’ll be bussed back to your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cogne
Distance: 5.5 hours, 11 km, 900m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 Hike Gimillan to Colle Tsa Setse and back
The last full day of your hiking adventure through Valle d’Aosta begins on a lovely trail to Colle Tsa Setse. Keep an eye out for alpine marmots (and keep your snacks secure) as you admire views across Gran Paradiso. You’ll descend back through the cool forest, and then it’s time to relax with dinner and a glass of local wine.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cogne
Distance: 5 hours, 13 km, 1134m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 Farewell, Cogne!
You’ll enjoy a final breakfast in the mountains before the official end of the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour comes to an end.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Departure on June 1st – 23rd, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1074
- Single room (min 2 travelers): EUR939
- Sharing a double room: EUR878
- Sharing a triple room: EUR816
Departure on June 24th – July 24th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1153
- Single room (min 2 travelers): EUR1018
- Sharing a double room: EUR950
- Sharing a triple room: EUR886
Departure on July 25th – August 31st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1188
- Single room (min 2 travelers): EUR1053
- Sharing a double room: EUR981
- Sharing a triple room: EUR915
Departure on September 1st – 15th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1090
- Single room (min 2 travelers): EUR955
- Sharing a double room: EUR894
- Sharing a triple room: EUR831
Accommodation on the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour
This tour is based in 2 & 3-star hotels and B&Bs. The hotels offer pleasant rooms with ensuite bathrooms and family ownership. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travelers will pay a supplement. In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Solo travellers must pay a supplement that varies based on the season and the size of the group (please check Dates and Prices for more info). However, it’s sometimes possible to match single travellers up.
What’s included in the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour?
Meals
8 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 8 nights is included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes one personal transfer (day 2) and 3 luggage transfers (day 2, 4 and 6). Please note, that you are responsible for any other transfers not mentioned here.
Also Included
- Route guides and notes
- Maps and detailed information packs
- 24/7 telephone guidance and support
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes
- Personal equipment
Optional Extras
- Any additional nights before or after tour
- Airport transfers
- How hard is the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?
- Are meals included on the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Aosta to start this tour?
- Is the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour guided?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Where does the Aosta Valley Hiking Tour end?
- Are equipment rentals included?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. You will hike fair distances with considerable elevation gain, but routes are generally easy to follow.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
8 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.
Yes. You will need to acquire travel insurance that covers hiking/walking. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly into Turin (TRN). It is recommended that you arrive in the morning or afternoon. From the Turin airport, take the train to Porta Susa. From there, take another train to Aosta, where you’ll take the Aosta-Maritgny line to Etroubles. Here, you can arrange a ride to Aosta from the hotel owner for a modest fee.
No, you will be provided with maps, route guides, notes, and 24/7 telephone support to complete your self-guided tour.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel as you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided all the information on which direction you need to go daily. You don’t need to carry lots of things with you and can only carry your daypack, as your luggage will be picked up from your hotel daily in the morning and delivered to your destination hotel.
The tour ends in Cogne, where you can take the bus to Aosta and then the train to Turin. It is recommended that you book an early afternoon flight back.
Equipment rentals are not included. Please bring any personal and hiking equipment desired.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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