Saint-Nicolas Ru de Vens – Jovençan
In the heart of the Aosta Valley, the Ru de Vens offers a fascinating hike that combines the beauty of unspoiled nature with the engineering mastery of man.
Exploring the Ru de Vens: A Path Between History and Nature In the heart of the Aosta Valley, the Ru de Vens offers a fascinating hike that combines the beauty of unspoiled nature with the engineering mastery of man.
This ancient irrigation canal, built to carry water from natural streams to cultivated areas and once used as a driving force for mills and sawmills, is now a must-see destination for hiking and local history enthusiasts.
A Journey along Historic Trail no.
30 Starting in Vens, Historic Trail no.
30 branches off through breathtaking scenery and stretches of pure fascination.
After only 5 minutes, a left turn leads hikers along the ancient Ru de Vens trail, where history and nature come together in a unique experience.
Between Panoramic Views and Enchanted Forests The trail begins with a slightly exposed equipped section that offers spectacular views of Vedun, and then enters the silence of the larch and spruce forest.
The magic of these places seems to suspend time, offering total immersion in the peace of the mountain environment.
In the Vallone di Vertosan: A Postcard Landscape Continuing the walk, you reach the farm road that descends from the Col de Joux.
Here, the trail opens into the long, flat Vertosan valley, a place where nature expresses itself with scenery of rare beauty, dotted with traditional mountain pastures that testify to the area’s ancient pastoral vocation.
The End Point: Jovençan The walk ends in the charming village of Jovençan, in the municipality of Avise.
Here, during the summer season, it is possible to refresh oneself and enjoy typical Aosta Valley hospitality in a cozy restaurant, perfect to end this hike in beauty between history and nature.
