The Val Pellice hides one of Piedmont's most authentic landscapes, where the centuries-old history of Waldensian communities weaves together with the wild beauty of the Cottian Alps. This three-day loop trek invites you to explore stone villages, sun-drenched alpine pastures and forests of fir and larch that fill the summer mornings with the scent of resin. The route, suitable for hikers with moderate experience, offers breathtaking views of the ridges dividing Italy from France, and with a little luck you may spot chamois grazing on steep slopes or golden eagles soaring on thermal currents. Spring paints the meadows with crocuses and gentians, while autumn transforms the hillsides into a warm palette of ochre and deep red. Torre Pellice, the starting point, is a town steeped in culture and history, providing everything needed for a self-guided adventure. This is a trail made for those who love to walk without hurry, breathe clean mountain air and be moved by a land that speaks quietly but profoundly. Family-friendly and welcoming to leashed dogs.
24 hrs
Est. duration
Hiking (E)LoopFamily friendlyDogs allowedprimavera, estate, autunno
Safety
Trekking di 3 giorni autogestito in montagna; verificare meteo e condizioni sentieri. Consigliati GPS e mappa. Evitare in inverno per neve/ghiaccio.
Getting there
By carRaggiungere Torre Pellice (Torino). Verificare parcheggio su Google Maps prima di partire.
By trainStazione di Pinerolo Olimpica (12km) — Rete Ferroviaria Italiana. Poi auto/taxi per il punto di partenza.
