The 502parodi Trail is a route that wins you over gently, guiding walkers through chestnut and beech forests where light filters through the canopy to create an almost timeless atmosphere. The path unfolds harmoniously, alternating sheltered shady stretches with sudden openings onto grassy clearings, where the gaze stretches across the Susa Valley and the Alpine ridges that frame it. CAI waymarking is reliable throughout, making the hike accessible even to those with limited mountain experience. In spring the undergrowth comes alive with wildflowers and birdsong fills the air at every turn; in autumn the warm palette of falling leaves turns the trail into a breathtaking natural display. The local wildlife, including roe deer and a rich variety of songbirds, offers unexpected encounters for those who walk with a quiet step. Suitable for families with children and dogs on a leash, this route is the perfect choice for half a day away from everyday life, immersed in authentic and restorative nature just a short distance from the magnificent Sacra di San Michele abbey.
1.8 km
Distance
0.4 hrs
Est. duration
Hiking (E)Point to pointFamily friendlyDogs allowedprimavera, estate, autunno
Safety
Sentiero ben segnalato. Verificare condizioni meteo prima della partenza. Consigliato abbigliamento a strati.
Getting there
By carRaggiungere Sant'Ambrogio di Torino (Torino). Verificare parcheggio su Google Maps prima di partire.
By trainStazione di Paradiso (20km) — Gruppo Torinese Trasporti. Poi auto/taxi per il punto di partenza.
AddressVia Pirchiriano, 10057 Sant'Ambrogio di Torino, Torino
CitySacra di San Michele
Websitevisitvaldisusa.it
