Sentiero per il Rocca Sella e Colle Arponetto

Starting from the thousand-year-old shadow of the Sacra di San Michele, this loop trail offers one of the most complete and rewarding experiences in the entire Susa Valley. The path climbs steadily through chestnut and beech forests, where autumn transforms the landscape into a tapestry of red and gold, while spring brings wild gentians and orchids to the meadows. As you ascend toward Rocca Sella, the vegetation gradually thins, opening up sweeping views of the Cozie and Graie Alps, with Monviso standing proud on the horizon on clear days. Colle Arponetto then provides a natural resting point, suspended between sky and valley, where silence is broken only by the wind and the call of soaring raptors overhead. Rated E by the CAI, this trail is suitable for families with older children accustomed to hiking, as well as dog owners who wish to explore the mountains alongside their four-legged companions. The best time to visit stretches from late spring through mid-autumn, when light and colour combine to create truly unforgettable memories.