Chenal Castle, from Chenal

Access

Leaving the motorway at Verrès, at the roundabout take the third exit onto the main road in the direction of Aosta. 

turn left and proceed in the direction of the town centre for about one hundred metres. At the next crossroads, turn left onto the regional road in the direction of the railway station. Follow the road downhill, passing two roundabouts and the railway station itself, before passing under the railway and ignoring the turnoff for Ussel. Cross the Dora Baltea and turn right in the direction of Pontey: a few metres on the right you will find a clearing where you can leave your car.

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Introduction

Short hike to reach Chenal Castle.

Description

From the car park, proceed towards the entrance of the little path that immediately enters the wooded scrub. Turn right and you will come to a small plateau and catch a glimpse of the castle in the shadow of Mont Lyan. We descend again briefly to reach a col with an excellent view of the Montjovet plain, and then climb a few steps to the foot of the fortress on which the ruins lie. We descend again, a short distance, and then climb up the little path to Chenal Castle (646m, 0h10').
The environment around the castle is decidedly evocative: splendid panoramic views over the lower and middle valleys give an idea of the strategic nature of the choice of sites on which to build castles.
Please note that it is not possible to visit the inside of the ruins due to the danger of collapse: a gate placed at the entrance of the only access door prevents access to the inner area.