Val d’Aosta - day 3- Arvier valley - Brody and Holly’s wheelie cool adventures- Val d’Aosta

June 6, 2025

Val d’Aosta - day 3- Arvier valley

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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45976828?privacy_code=TUrOi7lwVnWmMd4cf7d9nA6or1nwCe3g

https://ridewithgps.com/routes...(wasn’t sure if first worked, is duplicate if did)

Another stunning day. This was an out and back ride in a valley with a long uphill of about 12 miles then downhill back. We gained over 3800’ in the 12 miles with some solid 4 miles over 9%. Painful but it was just breathtaking. The valley was surrounded by surprisingly, incredibly steep walls on both sides. I saw some Climbers taking advantage of the walls.

We went through numerous tunnels that were surprisingly cold. One tunnel had a gravel bike go around that was just lovely. We saw small herd of Ibex and hadn’t realized they were domesticated. Lots more cowbells and gurgling creeks filled our ears all day, that.The area was a national park called Gran Paradiso and much loved by Pope John Paul II. Brody rode to the end and went up the gravel path a bit where the whole valley opens up below him.

I stopped to peek over side of bridge and was shocked how far down it went!

Ebike charging station (I’ve seen a few now)

This area was much loved by Pope John Paul II and they revered him as well

Today's ride: 26 miles (42 km)
Total: 183 miles (295 km)

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