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Aosta Valley
Mtb Alpine Tour: Traverse from Monte Rosa to Mont Blanc

  1. Italy
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  3. Aosta Valley

VDA Traverse: a MTB tour in the Alps of Aosta Valley from East to West, with our expert MTB guides.

  • Cycling
  • MTB

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

4 days

Suitable for

People in good physical health with a solid technical skill level in bike riding

Best time

From mid June to late September.

Tour type

Mountain bike tour with a certified MTB guide; overnight stays in mountain hut and Alpine B&Bs.

Tour highlights
  • A long "coast to coast" from East to West: almost 180 km from Monte Rosa to Mont Blanc, from the ancient Walser culture to the recent engineering challenge of the Skyway cable car.
  • An exciting itinerary through all the left-bank valleys of the Dora Baltea starting from Gressoney: Val d'Ayas, Valtournenche, Saint-Barthélemy, Valpelline, Valle del Gran San Bernardo and Val Ferret.
  • The historic Ru Courtaud with its fascinating galleries.
  • Discover the paths of the Alta Via 1 itinerary, through pastures, alpine huts, and still unspoiled nature.
  • Scenic Alpine passes for "cycling mountaineering" above 2,800 meters.
  • Tour with an expert MTB guide!
  • On request, customize the MTB tour in the Alps of Aosta Valley combining other outdoor activities and tours.
Aosta Valley 4 days
Mtb Alpine Tour: Traverse from Monte Rosa to Mont Blanc
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Duration

4 days / 3 nights

Available from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2026

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Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Pont-Saint-Martin - transfer to Gressoney - bike tour Bettaforca pass - Resy - Col Du Joux - Perrière

Day 2

Perrière - Nissod - Promiod - Alpe Parafromia - Mazod - Col De Bornes - Rifugio Magià

Day 3

Rifugio Magià - Lignan - Fonteil - Aosta - Etroubles

Day 4

Etroubles - Saint Leonard - Arp De Joux - Alpe Merdeux - Col Malatrà - Courmayeur

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Extras on request

  • MTB/E-bike rental
  • Extra overnight stays
  • Extra MTB days
  • Other outdoor activities in Aosta Valley

What is included

  • Certified, English speaking MTB guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
  • Luggage transport for the final stage of the tour
  • 2 overnight stays in B&Bs
  • 1 overnight stay in a mountain hut
  • Transfers as listed in the detailed program
  • Meals as listed in the detailed itinerary
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)
  • Phone assistance during your tour

Not included

  • Meals not specified and drinks, except tea and coffee for included breakfasts
  • Personal extras
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section
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Planned accomodations or similar

  • Perrière - Maison Perrière
  • Porliod - Rifugio Magià
  • Etroubles - l'Affittacamere Abri
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Next departures:

  • 24/07/2025
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Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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