Avise - Saint-Nicolas
Avise
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Difficulties:E - Excursionist
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Best period:
April - October
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Departure:Avise (782 m)
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Arrival:Saint-Nicolas (1203 m)
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Difference in level:431 m
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length:2789 m
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Ascent:1h22
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Trail sign:15 - 15A
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GPS tracks:
A walk between medieval villages and panoramical natural balconies suspended over the central valley with a view on Mont Emilius and Rutor.
Description of the route
The itinerary starts from the square of Avise castle, that belonged to the Lords of Avise, one of the most important noble family in the Valdostan Middle Age. Follow the Cérellaz regional road until the fork for Le Cré hamlet, then cross the bridge over Mont Rosset creek. After passing Cré village, where you can see the remains of another medieval castle, follow the municipal road until the bridge over Gaboué torrent.
The trail runs on the left bank of the creek, goes up along some terraces and then goes into the woods until farmhouses in Mosse hamlet.
The path leads to a cultivated grassy plateau and finally, on gravel road, arrives at Saint-Nicolas.
