Vertosan Valley – Lake Joux loop from Saint-Nicolas

Mountain biking trails

Italy

Aosta Valley

Saint-Nicolas

Vertosan Valley – Lake Joux loop from Saint-Nicolas

Hard

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Vertosan Valley – Lake Joux loop from Saint-Nicolas

03:38

32.2km

1,180m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 686 m for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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413 m

Calanchi di Pont-Bozet

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful gullies with picnic area

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5.39 km

Vedun Village

Highlight • Settlement

The small village of Vedun marks the start of the long gravel climb into the Vallone di Vertosan. From here, the forest gradually gives way to alpine meadows and large high-altitude pastures.

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19.5 km

Vertosan Valley

Highlight • Natural

The Vallone di Vertosan, also known as Comba di Vertosan, is a wide alpine basin where pastures, mountain pastures and high-altitude meadows follow one another as far as the eye …

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22.7 km

Lake Joux

Highlight • Lake

22.7 km

Lake Joux

Highlight • Lake

The small Lago di Joux is located near the homonymous pass and is a pleasant stopping point surrounded by pastures. Here you will also find a fountain with drinking water …

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26.7 km

Vens Village

Highlight • Settlement

The ancient stone and wood houses and the traditional 'rascard' make Vens one of the most fascinating alpine villages in the Aosta Valley. It is worth stopping to stroll through its narrow streets and breathe in its authentic atmosphere.

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32.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

9.61 km

2.33 km

444 m

Surfaces