Hike & Fork

Trail 38Surveyed by the Italian Alpine Club

Villair to Trou des Romains

about 40 min by car from Aosta

Distance
5.6 km
Walking time
2 h 30 min
Total ascent
458 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

5.6 km out-and-back walk , up to Trou des Romains, 458 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1305 and 1722 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Brunet Piero Morgex Aosta (6.0 km).

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

How to get there

By car

From Aosta: about 40 min (27 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

45.79924,6.97822

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

Open in Google MapsCopy coordinates

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

Brunet Piero Morgex Aosta

Morgex · 6.0 km from the trail

WebsiteDirections

Independent winemaker

Pavese e figli

Morgex · 7.1 km from the trail

WebsiteDirections

Recommended osteria

La Brasserie du Bon Bec

Cogne · 36 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Lou Ressignon

Cogne · 36 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 the start and start the walk.
  2. 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at La Brasserie du Bon Bec in Cogne, 36 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Brunet Piero Morgex Aosta, 6.0 km from the trail.