History of Mountaineering Museum of the Lanzo Valleys
The history of mountaineering and mountain sports in the Lanzo Valleys.
Hosted in the CAI headquarters in Lanzo Torinese, the History of Mountaineering Museum preserves the technical and historical memory of alpine exploits in the Valleys. Through a collection of vintage skis, ice axes, and climbing equipment, it tells the story of the conquest of the Great Peaks and the evolution of mountain sports passion.
Site overview
The museum includes a collection of historical objects related to the practice of mountain sports: it is possible to see skis from various eras, wooden snowshoes, rock climbing equipment, ice axes, and many other objects, all united by the same underlying spirit, the passion for the mountain environment in its various forms. The objects have been arranged in the hall of the headquarters of the local CAI section. The purpose of the museum is to create a reference point in our valleys for the technical materials used over the years during such sports activities, in addition to creating a historical memory that must not be lost. The museum preserves valuable collections of tools and materials used in past centuries for the conquest of the peaks of the Lanzo Valleys (Ciamarella, Bessanese, Uja di Mondrone, Levanne, Rocciamelone, and Torre d’Ovarda).
How to visit the site
Arriving in Lanzo Torinese from Strada Provinciale n. 2 (Via delle Valli), turn right before the tunnel; follow Via Frasca and the entire Via Umberto I until you reach the intersection with Via G. B. Savant. Turn right, and the Museum is located a few meters ahead on the left.
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