Places
Park·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Arboretum Borna di Laou, Brusson
Aosta Valley
Laid out along the Évançon and a side torrent, the Borna di Laou arboretum gathers labelled stands of native and introduced trees among natural spruce forest, with easy waymarked loops, a botanical trail and picnic clearings. A gentle, shaded option on a hot day in the Ayas valley.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+120 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking near the arboretum entrance below Brusson.
Water
Fountains in Brusson; stream water in the reserve.
Highlights
- Labelled native and exotic tree collections
- Streamside botanical trail
- Shaded and near-level
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the trail loops; keep to the marked paths in the reserve.
