The shrine of Saint Christina is perched upon a crag overlooking the villages of Ceres and Cantoira from the tip of the watershed between the Ala and Grande valleys. It offers a 360° panorama, stretching from the head of the valleys with high peaks rising over 3,500m to the bottom of the Lanzo valley and…
This itinerary celebrates the flowering of what is now a rare plant, whose many medicinal properties have been known since ancient times and are described in myths involving the Olympian gods. This excursion is also an excuse to enjoy the vast array of colourful flowers which are characteristic of Pian della Mussa in June. The…
A walk through the meadows and larch woods of Pian della Mussa on a discovery of wild edible herbs and how they are used in local Piedmontese cooking. PLEASE NOTE: the walks about wild edible herbs can also be organised in different areas: get in touch to find out more. Departure:…
This circular walk takes us to the sunny pastures above Pian della Mussa to delight in the multi-coloured array of flowers in bloom from June to July. We will walk through the ancient mountain pastures at Pian Ciamarella and Pian della Rossa – some of the most fertile grounds in the area – where we…
From the centre of Viù we climb through woodlands, starting with chestnut trees followed by beech and larch woods, until we reach the wide Cialmetta col which lies between the Viù Valley and the Mezzenile basin, right beneath the peak of Uja di Calcante. During the walk there will be the chance to learn about…
This itinerary takes us to lake Malciaussia, following the route created for the narrow-gauge railway which was used to transport building material for the dam, with our path even passing through a tunnel. We return via the GTA footpath. Departure: Margone, Usseglio (1458 m) Type: circular route Elevation difference: 430 m Length: 14,2…
This circular walk offers a wealth of mountain beauty: old bridges, ancient hamlets, votive shrines, terraced landscapes, waterfalls, streams, chestnut forests and panoramic views. We will have the chance to delve a little into the history of these mountains as we pause to admire unusual details or beautiful natural features. With a special guide from…
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