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Verrès

Verrès Castle – Road to Colle Tzecore loop from Verres

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Italy

Aosta Valley

Verrès

Verrès Castle – Road to Colle Tzecore loop from Verres

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Verrès Castle – Road to Colle Tzecore loop from Verres

07:52

96.5km

2,830m

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: July 30, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.59 km

Verrès Castle

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The Castello di Verrès is an impressive medieval castle in the Aosta Valley, built in the 14th century by Yblet de Challant. The castle is known for its unique monolithic structure, which resembles a solid cube and differs from most other castles of the time which consisted of multiple buildings within a walled enclosure. Dominating the town of Verrès and the entrance to the Val d'Ayas, the castle has a military character that merges with elegant stone details that adorn the windows, doors and monumental mantelpieces. The castle has no corner towers nor a keep.

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4.18 km

View of the castle of Verrès

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From this point, you can enjoy a splendid view of Verrès Castle, an imposing 14th-century medieval fortress that dominates the valley and adds a fascinating historical touch to the surrounding landscape. Built by the Challant family for defensive and residential purposes, it is today one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the region.

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14.7 km

Traditional Valdostan Architecture

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16.9 km

Road to Colle Tzecore

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This paved road is as scenic as it is challenging.
When you ride downhill, you can enjoy the view of the valley that opens up through the thick vegetation. When you ride uphill, it's best to warm up your legs: it's about 6.2 km long, with an average gradient of 9%.

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20.0 km

Col Tzecore

Mountain Pass

37.3 km

Bridge over the Dora

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Always on the bridge over the Dora, but turning away from Chatillon, there is this beautiful view of the Ussel castle, which is located on top of a rocky spur that, in past eras, served to dominate the surrounding area.

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38.0 km

Châtillon Cycle Path

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Splendid albeit short stretch of cycle path near Châtillon, along the Dora Baltea.

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43.5 km

Bosco di Champlong

Forest

47.6 km

Bosco Ruvère

Forest

58.1 km

Col de Saint-Pantaléon

Mountain Pass

82.5 km

Saint-Vincent

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Saint-Vincent is a town and comune in the Valle d’Aosta region, Italy. Situated at an altitude of 575 metres (1,900 ft), Saint-Vincent is a popular summer holiday destination with mineral springs. It is also home to one of Italy’s four casinos. The town offers a range of activities for visitors, from the beauty of the surrounding mountains to the thermal baths and internationally renowned casino.

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85.4 km

Sarcofago romano e tratto di via delle Gallie

Archaeological Site

87.6 km

Saint-Germain Castle

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The castle of Saint-Germain was built between the 11th and 12th centuries by the De Mongioveto family, probably to control the road below and to convince travellers to pay them a toll. The central keep and a first circle of walls date back to this period, perhaps on a pre-existing structure. In particular, Feidino De Mongioveto seems to have been particularly tenacious and oppressive in demanding the toll, to the point that the Duke of Savoy had the pretext to take over the fortress. The castle did not remain in the Savoy family for long. The fief of Montjovet, and therefore the castle, witnessed the rise of the Challants when in 1295 it became the property of the family. Francesco di Challant, advisor to Duke Amedeo VIII of Savoy, brought the castle back into Savoyard hands in 1438, ceding the castellany of Montjovet with the castle, the lands and the village. Amadeus VIII and his successors contributed to making the castle increasingly efficient by updating it to new military techniques. The new city walls, battery positions, turrets and cannon positions date back to this period. In 1661 the castle was abandoned and artfully demolished to prevent foreign troops from stationing there, at the behest of Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy, while the garrison was transferred to the fort of Bard. At the beginning of the 18th century it finally fell into ruin. Today the castle of Saint-Germain is owned by the Aosta Valley Region.

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96.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.6 km

12.6 km

6.29 km

4.23 km

1.49 km

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

84.7 km

8.44 km

2.88 km

302 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Monday 24 August

23°C

15°C

15 %

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Verrès Castle – Road to Colle Tzecore loop from Verres

Verrès Castle

View of the castle of Verrès

Traditional Valdostan Architecture

Road to Colle Tzecore

Bridge over the Dora

Châtillon Cycle Path

Saint-Vincent

Saint-Germain Castle

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