Aosta Valley
Group tour: Mtb Alpine Tour: Traverse from Monte Rosa to Mont Blanc
VDA Traverse: a MTB tour in the Alps of Aosta Valley from East to West, with our expert MTB guides.
The tour in detail
Duration
4 daysSuitable 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.
- 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.
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
Perrière - Maison Perrière Porliod - Rifugio Magià Etroubles - l'Affittacamere Abri
- Certified, English speaking MTB guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
- 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
- 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
Patrik Gerbaz
I've always been naturally sporty. A lover of the mountains and deeply in love with Valle d'Aosta, where I was born and raised. I ventured into the world of mountain biking in the mid-90s, eventually obtaining a diploma as a Mountain Biking Instructor from the Italian Cycling Federation (F.C.I.) and a regional certification as a Mountain Biking Guide and Off-road Cycling Instructor. Passionate about off-road trails, I know most of the 5000 km of trails in Valle d'Aosta—a true Alpine paradise accessible to all, beginners and experts alike. My mission? To promote outdoor sports activities on mountain bikes, while ensuring complete safety.
Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 6
When do you want to depart?
Group Tour
upcoming departures with a Verticalife guide!
Departure
24/07/2025
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 6
