Perfect peace or active sport in any season. The
thrill of skiing down the steepest mountain ski slopes, or going off
piste in fresh powder; of sailing and canoeing on lakes and rivers; or
of hanging from a bungee or a parachute, suspended between earth and
sky. And after a day of sport and excitement, the pleasurable feeling of
total relaxation and well-being.
There is no better place to unwind and have fun than
in the mountains of Piedmont. In the snow season the Western curve of
the Alps is transformed into what has been dubbed the “White Galaxy”, an
immense system of ski stations, offering skiers and snowboarders more
than a thousand kilometers of runs, plus state of the art hospitality
facilities.
Cross country skiers can plan excursions from valley
to valley, thanks to the many trails creating links between them: one
long interconnected system that will take you from the slopes of the
Maritime Alps all the way to the slopes of the Lepontine Alps in the
province of Verbano Cusio Ossola. In summer the uniform white mantle
gives way to a coat of many colors, formed by a myriad of mountain
plants filling the air with the scents and smells of their flowers and
fruit, and attracting insects, birds and animals of all species.
Each valley is threaded with walking and climbing
trails, at every level of difficulty. It is also possible to trek the
entire length of the Alps in Piedmont: approximately 1,000 kilometers of
paths and mule tracks, with fully equipped mountain refuges at the end
of each stage, starting at Monviso and ending in the Val Formazza.. The
Alps provide a precious record of the culture of their inhabitants and
relics of historical events and eras: like the massive fort of
Fenestrelle, extending along a ridge between Chisone and Susa valleys.
Tourists can walk along the 3 kilometers of fortifications, which have
earned the fortress the nickname of “Great Wall of China”
