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Routes. Around Forte di Bard

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A land of castles

Aosta Valley is famous for its castles and towers, which, once upon a time, towered over vast areas of the region. Just a few kilometres from the Fortress are two castles open to the public for tours…
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Along the Via Francigena

Fort Bard is located along the ancient Via Francigena, which in the Middle Ages connected Canterbury to Rome. The route crosses the entire Aosta Valley, starting from the Great St. Bernard Pass to th…
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Arnad, lard capital

Arnad, the capital of lard, is just 3 km from the Bard Fortress. Valleé d’Aoste Lard d’Arnad is a product of protected designation of origin, obtained by processing pork loin from which adequate fat…
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Ebike, the sustainable tourism cycle in the Alps

Visiting the Bard Fort has been enhanced with new spaces: the La Corniche Promenade and the e-bike path, created as part of the Italian-Swiss Alps cycle route project, are now accessible to the publ…
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Exceptional vineyards: from Donnas to Montjovet

The sun-drenched slopes of the Lower Aosta Valley have provided the ideal environment for growing vines for centuries. The terraced landscapes of Donnas welcome visitors to the Aosta Valley, just a f…
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Hiking or climbing: routes in Hône for everyone

Once you have crossed the stone bridge connecting it to Bard, you will find the town of Hône. There are many hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities. From Hône, on foot, you can admire the gu…
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Mont Avic Natural Park and the Champorcher Valley

The Mont Avic Natural Park stretches over the municipalities of Champdepraz and Champorcher in a stunning natural setting with forests and Alpine lakes. The environments have only been slightly alter…
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Mont Mars Nature Reserve, celebrating nature

Heading back up the Gressoney Valley, in the municipality of Fontainemore, roughly 14 km from the Bard Fortress, you will find a haven of wild, pristine nature just waiting to be explored: this is th…
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On the ancient Via delle Gallie: Pont-Saint-Martin and Donnas

The Via delle Gallie was the first public construction in the Aosta Valley. The road cuts across the Aosta Valley region, starting in Eporedia (Ivrea) and going as far as Augusta Prætoria (Aosta), be…
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Skiing in the Ayas, Gressoney and Champorcher valleys

Three valleys just a stone’s throw away from the Bard Fortress offer dozens of kilometres of slopes and trails for downhill and cross-country skiing. Skiing in Champorcher, the nearest of the three d…
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The Cammino Balteo

A circular hiking trail of nearly 350 km, at medium and low altitude, that takes you through the history, culture, and landscapes of the Aosta Valley. The route winds through authentic villages, impo…
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The Lower Aosta Valley, land of surprises

Come and experience the Lower Aosta Valley: take a journey through its history, among centuries-old vineyards, chestnut groves, unspoiled valleys exuding charm, Roman and Medieval ruins, timeless tra…
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Trek’eau, from the Mont Avic Natural Park to the Bard Fort

Trek’eau is an initiative aimed at promoting trekking and sustainable tourism in the Mont Avic Park, Champorcher Valley, and Bard Fort. The name Trek’eau is a play on the words “tre…
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View of the Fortress: Albard, Verale and the Tête di Cou

This is a lovely hike along a mule trail of military origin that makes its way uphill starting from the village of Albard,in the Municipality of Bard, which you can reach by car by driving up from Do…
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