Hike & Fork

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Burolo to Scalveis

Burolo, Torrazzo, Chiaverano · about 1 h 15 min by car from Aosta

Distance
4.9 km
Walking time
1 h 15 min
Total ascent
62 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

4.9 km out-and-back walk between Burolo and Torrazzo, up to Bivio BIAS09-BIAS09A, Scalveis, almost flat (+62 m): about 1 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 682 and 739 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Terre Sparse (3.0 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Aosta: about 1 h 15 min (53 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Aosta, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

45.51377,7.91483

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Terre Sparse

Cascinette d'Ivrea · 3.0 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Benito Favaro

Piverone · 8.2 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

La Masera

Piverone · 8.2 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Al Maniero

Issogne · 25 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Impero

Sizzano · 40 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Burolo and start the walk.
  2. 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Al Maniero in Issogne, 25 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Terre Sparse, 3.0 km from the trail.