In Niquidetto, the highest hamlet in Viù, around thirty contemporary open-air works reinterpret losa, the characteristic local stone. Installations scattered between the hamlet and Meuja reflect on nature, rural life, and metaphors for society and humankind.
Site overview
Niquidetto, the highest hamlet in Viù, is located at the centre of a network of trails leading to the Colle del Lys and Monte Civrari (2,302 m), the tallest peak in the area. For several years, it has hosted a permanent open-air exhibition by contemporary artists who work with losa, a distinctive local stone traditionally used for roofing mountain houses.
The exhibition features approximately thirty works, each viewable at any time and equipped with a QR code that links to details about the installation, its themes, and its creator.
The pieces are scattered across the hamlet and the neighbouring cluster of Meuja, exploring themes and techniques rooted in the local landscape: water, livestock farming, and mushrooms, as well as deeper reflections on the meaning and stages of life, the age-old contrast between town and country, and the symbolism and metaphors that connect the human and animal worlds.
How to visit the site
Heading up the SP197 towards the Colle del Lys from the Viù Valley, continue past the hamlet of Bertesseno, about 3 km from the Colle del Lys. Alternatively, after crossing the pass from the Susa Valley, continue for about 3 km.
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