Col Bettaforca

This route can be done by MTB or e-bike.
The climb, consistently steep, follows a white gravel road with some uneven sections, leading up to Col Bettaforca, from where it is possible to descend into Val d'Ayas.
Upon reaching Sant'Anna (the beautiful chapel is worth a short detour), you are rewarded with a spectacular view of Monte Rosa.
Along the route, there are several spots where you can stop for a meal.
The ascent follows the service track of the ski lifts.

From the Pont-Saint-Martin motorway exit, turn right towards Turin. At the second roundabout, turn left towards Gressoney.
The road climbs a few hundred meters before turning right onto the Lys Valley road, passing through the villages of Lillianes, Fontainemore, Issime, Gaby, and Gressoney-Saint-Jean until reaching the center of Gressoney-La-Trinité.
Without entering the village, turn right towards Staffal and follow the road to its end, where there are two large paid car parks.

From the car park, follow the stream for a few hundred meters until you reach a dirt car park on the left, where the road begins.
The road climbs with steep hairpin bends, then veers to the left to reach the beautiful Sant'Anna basin, where the path ascends on the right.
If you continue straight on the flat section, you quickly reach the Sant'Anna chapel, from which the view of Monte Rosa is fantastic.
Pass a hairpin bend and arrive at the Sitten refreshment point, where a short break can be taken.
Continue along the track through the center of the valley, which leads all the way to Col della Bettaforca.