Resorts: Châtillon
From the village of Promiod, a trail winds through woods and pastures leading to Big Bench No. 440, in the hamlet of Francou, Châtillon. Here, sitting on an oversized bench, you feel small before the majesty of the mountains.
The scent of the forest and the silence of the larches accompany your first steps. This medium-difficulty hike leads to the Giant Bench, a place suspended between sky and valley, perfect for a contemplative pause or as a stop on the way to the summit of Monte Zerbion.
From the bench, one of the most stunning panoramas of the Aosta Valley unfolds: Monte Zerbion, the Dames de Challand, Barbeston, Mont Emilius, Becca di Nona, Cima Longhede, Becca d’Aver, and in the distance, the majestic Matterhorn.
Both routes feature about 500 m of elevation gain.
If you wish to go further, continue the climb to the summit of Monte Zerbion, adding about 1 hour and 30 minutes of hiking. You can follow trail No. 7 or reach Col Portola along No. 12 before ascending to the top.
Alternatively, you can take a longer panoramic loop:
from Promiod, follow trail No. 105 to the bench, continue on No. 12 to Jacquemet, then No. 107 to Chesalet. Descend via 7A to Nissod, and return to Promiod following trail No. 3 Balteus (Cammino Balteo).
A varied route through woods, clearings, and scenic views over the central valley.
Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.