A woodland itinerary on the slopes of Bric Castello di Corio leads to the discovery of the slate quarries where flat stone slabs were extracted for use on roofs, steps, and balconies. These are important sites in local history, particularly from the second half of the 19th century to the…
A charming route through the lower valley that snakes between the Tesso and Malone valleys. Its name derives from the slate slabs used on roofs, steps, and balconies in many hamlets along the way, as well as from the scenic Pilone del Merlo. The trail follows a section of the…
A charming route maintained by CAI Lanzo that traverses diverse landscapes, including woodland, meadows, and clearings, along the Stura di Valgrande river and crossing it multiple times, leading to the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Loreto. The valley's head is particularly breathtaking, featuring a striking wall of peaks above the…
EscursionAble (pronounced es-cur-si-on-abl) is a play on words combining the Italian escursionismo (hiking) with the French adjective able, meaning "capable": a name that reflects the aim of creating an itinerary accessible to everyone, regardless of physical ability. Developed as part of a wider initiative to promote accessibility and inclusivity in…
A simple nature and religious trail that features ten pillars commemorating the main apparitions of the Madonna worldwide, recognised by the Catholic Church. The route ends at the Sanctuary of Marsaglia, located in the Tesso Valley, and traverses through dense woods on dirt and old mule tracks, restored by volunteers.…
An easy, panoramic, and unsurprisingly popular MTB itinerary that runs entirely on road, first tarmacked and then on dirt. The destinations are the small Monastero Lake, nestled in a green hollow at the foot of Punta Gias Vej, and the nearby Alpe di Coassolo. Those who wish can add a…
The Sanctuary of Santa Cristina is a small, ancient building perched like an eagle's nest on a rocky spur high above Ceres and Cantoira, accessible from both villages by several routes that are not too long but very steep. This page describes one of the most popular routes: the ascent…