Comune di Aosta to Excenex
Comune di Aosta · Starts in Aosta
The walk
6.8 km out-and-back walk near Comune di Aosta, up to Excenex: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 914 and 2563 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at OTTIN ELIO SOCIETà SEMPLICE AGRICOLA (1.1 km) and lunch at La Brasserie du Bon Bec in Cogne (15.2 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
How to get there
By car
The walk starts in Aosta itself: walk or take a short taxi ride to the start.
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
45.74255,7.31806
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
Independent winemaker
Betemps Matthieu Azienda vitivinicola
saint christophe · 3.6 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Comune di Aosta and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at La Brasserie du Bon Bec in Cogne, 15 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at OTTIN ELIO SOCIETà SEMPLICE AGRICOLA, 1.1 km from the trail.
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