Vetan dessus to Leytanettaz
about 15 min by car from Aosta
The walk
4.9 km out-and-back walk , up to Leytanettaz (St-Nicolas), 309 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1615 and 1825 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at lo Triolet (3.5 km) and lunch at La Brasserie du Bon Bec in Cogne (19.4 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Aosta: about 15 min (12 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
45.72679,7.17213
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
Azienda Agricola Chateau Feuillet di Fiorano Maurizio
Saint Pierre · 4.0 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 the start and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at La Brasserie du Bon Bec in Cogne, 19 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Lo Triolet, 3.5 km from the trail.
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