Chiara to Inverso di Traversella
Traversella, Valchiusa · about 1 h by car from Aosta
The walk
7.2 km out-and-back walk between Traversella and Valchiusa, up to Inverso di Traversella, bivio 714-752, 310 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 734 and 916 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Al Maniero in Issogne (15.5 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Aosta: about 1 h (39 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
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.
Start point
45.52165,7.71711
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
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
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Traversella and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Al Maniero in Issogne, 16 km by car.
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