Nestled in the heart of the Val Grande di Lanzo, the Pialpetta Hotel & Restaurant is a historic place that serves as a reference point for those seeking authenticity, warm hospitality, and tradition. The property combines the beauty of the mountain landscape with the warmth of a , offering guests a complete experience that blends comfort, relaxation, and traditional Piedmontese flavors. The hotel is a GTA stopover – Grande Traversata delle Alpi – a hiking route that spans the entire Piedmontese Alps, passing through the Valli di Lanzo along trails and mule tracks.

The Pialpetta Hotel & Restaurant showcases the valley’s gastronomic soul through traditional Piedmontese dishes prepared with genuine, high-quality ingredients, offering a menu that ranges from rustic plates to mountain flavors. The warm and welcoming atmosphere makes every meal a convivial moment, ideal for those who wish to spend a day in the mountains enjoying authentic and traditional tastes, strengthening the connection between guests, tradition, and the territory.

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Daviso Refuge to Sea Valley Traverse via Passo delle Lose

Groscavallo

A splendid traverse linking the Gura and Sea side valleys via the formidable Passo delle Lose. The itinerary crosses very wild terrain where strong navigation skills and proper equipment are essential, and it should only be attempted in settled weather. A spectacular route, technically and physically demanding, even if the…

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Hike

Lanzo Crossing 4 – Heaven Can’t Wait

Groscavallo

La quarta tappa è quella che conduce da Forno Alpi Graie fino a Balme o al bivacco Molino. Tappa impegnativa per lunghezza e dislivello, che consente di transitare dalla Val Grande alla Val d’Ala percorrendo la prima parte del suggestivo Vallone di Sea, area di pregio naturalistico in procinto di…

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Hike

Paolo Daviso Refuge

Groscavallo

The Daviso Refuge, set in a slightly off-centre position high in the Gura valley, offers breathtaking views over the upper Lanzo Grande Valley and, above all, the majestic wall of peaks that surrounds it. These imposing mountains rise well above 3,000 metres, and generations of "modern" mountaineers have cut their…

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Historic building

Egg-Shaped Dovecote

Strada Provinciale 33, 22, frazione Richiardi (Groscavallo)

Past the houses of the hamlet of Richiardi, you can admire the curious monument commonly known as the “Pastrone Egg”....

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Religious building

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Loreto

Forno Alpi Graie (Groscavallo)

The Sanctuary is located in Forno Alpi Graie, a hamlet of Groscavallo, at an altitude of 1340 meters. The original...

Villa Pastrone
Historic building

Villa Pastrone

Via Vittorio Alfieri 4, Richiardi (Groscavallo)

The historic residence of director Giovanni Pastrone, a pioneer of Italian silent cinema, the villa is a treasure chest telling...