Blavy Church and Viewpoint – Porta Pretoria (Aosta) loop from Aosta / Aoste

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Blavy Church and Viewpoint – Porta Pretoria (Aosta) loop from Aosta / Aoste

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Blavy Church and Viewpoint – Porta Pretoria (Aosta) loop from Aosta / Aoste

03:22

36.4km

1,110m

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: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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972 m

Arch of Augustus

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One of the most characteristic monuments of Aosta that tells of its Roman origins: built in 25 BC by Aulus Terentius Varro Murena, not far from the eastern entrance of the city walls.

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5.31 km

Ru Pompillard Crossing at Saint-Christophe

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At this point the Ru Pompillard crosses the asphalt road that goes down to Saint-Christophe.

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13.3 km

Bike Charging and Repair Station

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Useful for those with low energy.

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20.7 km

Start of the Descent to Ru Pompillard

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The dirt road is very beautiful, the surface is compact and not very rough, easily pedaled even uphill.

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22.6 km

Blavy Church and Viewpoint

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Perfect for a picnic - there's a picnic table and some maps/information to read too.

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25.6 km

Parléaz Village and Fountain

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Little village and very fresh fountain to fill bottles

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26.3 km

Starting point Paths Saint-Christophe

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Highest point from where all the trails in the Saint-Christophe area start (26B - 26A etc.)

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35.6 km

Porta Pretoria (Aosta)

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The Porta Praetoria was one of the main gates of the Roman city of Augusta Praetoria Salassorum, as Aosta was called in ancient Rome. It served as the main access …

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36.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

13.5 km

1.83 km

352 m

314 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

10.8 km

2.81 km

2.80 km

893 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,460 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

23°C

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Comments

May 14, 2024,Saint Christophe-Jeanceyaz-Parleaz-Ru Pompillard-Saint Christophe

Very fun ride, with the climb all on asphalt and the long descent back all on easy dirt. The climb is gradual, without jerks, with an average gradient of 4%-5%. The hairpin bends help you gradually gain altitude, with the panorama opening up as you go up. The descent is really fun, all on a dirt road, with a compact …

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