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Moderate Hiking Trails near Aosta

12 routes near Aosta qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 9.8 km and 343 m (1,125 ft) of ascent.

That is 44 percent of the 27 routes we map near Aosta. They are shorter than the local average, 9.8 km against 24.1 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 343 m (1,125 ft) against 832 m (2,730 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Moderate routes are the sweet spot for most regular walkers: enough climbing to feel like a proper day out, never enough to turn into an ordeal. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Mont Blanc de Cheilon 3869m, as seen from the "Pas de Chevres" 2855m, a famous walking destination at Arolla
Moderate

27-Alpine Passes Trail

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
8.8 km
/ 5.4 mi
Elevation gain
395 m
Typical duration
2 hr 25 min
  • Mountain
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
Dranse de Bagnes, Valais, Switzerland
Moderate

30-Alpine Passes Trail

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
10.7 km
/ 6.6 mi
Elevation gain
802 m
Typical duration
3 hr 26 min
  • Mountain
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
Great St Bernard Pass 2013
Moderate

33-Alpine Passes Trail

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
11.4 km
/ 7.1 mi
Elevation gain
194 m
Typical duration
2 hr 41 min
  • Mountain
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
360 degrees panoramic view from the Mont Fort. Stitched with Hugin.
Moderate

29-Alpine Passes Trail

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
11.3 km
/ 7.0 mi
Elevation gain
657 m
Typical duration
3 hr 21 min
  • Mountain
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
The Mont Blanc de Cheilon and La Serpentine from the Lac des Dix (canton of Valais, Switzerland).
Moderate

28-Alpine Passes Trail

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
9.6 km
/ 6.0 mi
Elevation gain
617 m
Typical duration
2 hr 55 min
  • Mountain
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Le sentier des bouquetins

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
8.5 km
/ 5.3 mi
Elevation gain
186 m
Typical duration
2 hr 2 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Raccard du blé

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
8.0 km
/ 5.0 mi
Elevation gain
175 m
Typical duration
1 hr 55 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
27-Alpine Passes TrailValais/Wallis8.8 km395 m2 hr 25 minModerateJuly to September
30-Alpine Passes TrailValais/Wallis10.7 km802 m3 hr 26 minModerateJuly to September
33-Alpine Passes TrailValais/Wallis11.4 km194 m2 hr 41 minModerateJuly to September
29-Alpine Passes TrailValais/Wallis11.3 km657 m3 hr 21 minModerateJuly to September
28-Alpine Passes TrailValais/Wallis9.6 km617 m2 hr 55 minModerateJuly to September
Chemins pédestre de montagne, commune d'OrsièresValais/Wallis13.9 km306 m3 hr 22 minModerateApril to October
Chemins pédestre de montagne, région EntremontValais/Wallis7.7 km170 m1 hr 52 minModerateApril to October
Tour Du Mont Blanc - Variante de la Fenêtre d'ArpetteValais/Wallis10.0 km220 m2 hr 25 minModerateApril to October
Tour des Combins - stage 1 - BOURG-ST- PIERRE - CABANE COL DE MILLEValais/Wallis11.9 km262 m2 hr 52 minModerateApril to October
Tour des Combins - stage 2 - CABANE COL DE MILLE - CABANE BRUNETValais/Wallis7.7 km170 m1 hr 52 minModerateApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with 27-Alpine Passes Trail, 30-Alpine Passes Trail, 33-Alpine Passes Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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