Places
Hike·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Ru du Pan Perdu, Gressan
Aosta Valley
The Ru du Pan Perdu draws water off the Comboé stream and carries it west along the south-facing slope above Gressan, through vineyard, meadow and pine. The walking is almost dead level, with the city of Aosta below and a skyline running from the Grand Combin to Mont Vélan and the Rutor.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+120 m
Best season
April – November
Parking · Free
Free parking at Pila's cable-car station car park in Gressan, or in the village.
Water
Fountains in Gressan.
Highlights
- Almost level the entire way
- Grand Combin and Aosta basin views
- Warm and snow-free early and late in the season
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the towpath; near-continuous drop to the channel on one side.
