Bardos is a region in the Aosta Valley, Italy, centered around the historic town of Bard. This area is characterized by its dramatic Alpine scenery, featuring the Dora Baltea valley, towering peaks, and picturesque terraced vineyards. Its diverse terrain, which includes river valleys, mountain slopes, and historical paths, makes it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and more. The landscape also offers unique geological formations and scenic lakes, providing varied outdoor experiences.
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4.5
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4.8
(4)
12
riders
37.6km
02:29
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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76
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122km
07:28
820m
820m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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52
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87.7km
05:27
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

63
riders
22.0km
01:28
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
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30.3km
01:54
160m
160m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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69
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41.0km
02:54
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.8km
01:56
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
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8
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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234
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.1
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86
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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45
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20.7km
01:10
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
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70.7km
03:32
930m
930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.1
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41
hikers
5.60km
01:35
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
hikers
10.9km
02:45
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
hikers
5.74km
01:28
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
hikers
6.54km
01:49
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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44
runners
7.43km
00:46
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
6.67km
00:43
110m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.85km
00:41
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
runners
9.30km
01:02
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
63.9km
04:04
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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83.5km
05:29
920m
920m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
45.2km
03:36
1,060m
1,060m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
84.9km
05:56
1,360m
1,360m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bardos, located in Italy's Aosta Valley, offers a variety of outdoor activities. These include Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 14 routes across these sports.
Outdoor routes in Bardos have been explored by more than 8,000 visitors on komoot. These routes hold an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars, based on over 750 ratings.
Bardos provides several touring cycling routes that traverse the Dora Baltea valley and terraced vineyards. Information on these routes can be found in the Cycling around Bardos guide.
Yes, Bardos offers road cycling routes suitable for various skill levels, including challenging climbs and scenic valley rides. Details on these routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Bardos guide.
Bardos features mountain biking trails that utilize the region's diverse terrain. Specific routes and information for off-road cycling are detailed in the MTB Trails around Bardos guide.
Hiking trails in Bardos explore historical paths, mountain slopes, and river valleys. The ancient Via Francigena passes through the area, offering historical and natural exploration. More information is available in the Hiking around Bardos guide.
Bardos offers dedicated routes for running and jogging. These trails provide opportunities to experience the region's landscapes on foot. Information can be found in the Running Trails around Bardos guide.
Gravel biking routes are available in Bardos, utilizing varied terrain suitable for this sport. Details on these routes are provided in the Gravel biking around Bardos guide.
Bardos is characterized by Alpine scenery, the Dora Baltea valley, and terraced vineyards. Notable features include geological formations like giant's kettles, Iron Age rock carvings, and the historic Fort Bard. Some routes also pass by scenic lakes such as Lake of Alice Superiore.
Bardos is e-bike friendly, with charging stations available, particularly around Fort Bard. The region supports e-bike tourism with infrastructure for charging and minor repairs.
For general tourism information regarding the Aosta Valley, which includes Bardos, the official tourism website is www.lovevda.it. The Regional Tourist Office can be contacted at +39 0165 40532.
For information or reservations concerning Forte di Bard, contact can be made by phone at +39 0125 833811. Reservations can also be made via email at prenotazioni@fortedibard.it.

