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Trekking THE BASILISCO PATH DESCRIPTION This route is al loop that runs around Mt. Calvo, Mt. Verzel and Mt. Quinseina, along the valleys carved by Vernetto, Piova and Rondonera creeks and connects the ancient tracks used to link the mountain pastures to the plain and the villages of Sale and Cintano. The Basilisk, nowadays represented in Cintano’s square, is a mythological figure characterized by a repellent appearence, with crowned head of a cock, thorny wings and a snake tail. … read more... The five lakes loops This area, Site of Community Importance, has been populated by the main local prehistoric folks and is enriched by many naturalistic, historical and recreational goods (among them many archeological finds, the Roman aqueduct and the Insubric Line). SALIENT FEATURES Besides the five lakes, there are many wetlands whose origin dates back to the last ice age, when the melt water of the glacier filled up the hollows formerly occupied by Balteo glacier, and created … read more... Gallery VALCHIUSELLA – FROM VIALFRè TO BROSSO (STAGE 5 AND ALTERNATIVE ROUTE 5A) DESCRIPTION The stage climbs up to Brosso along the ridge of the west lateral moraine. As an alternative to the official 32km-long route, the option is A5 route: both of them touch the “Scarmagno-Torre Canavese/Morena Destra d'Ivrea” Site of Community Importance”. After crossing the Chiusella river, the course climbs up on the moraine that divides the Dora Baltea plain from the Valchiusella Valley, coming to Alice and Meugliano glacial lakes and Sites of … read more... Valle Sacra Routes ROUTE DESCRIPTION AND SALIENT FEATURES Valle Sacra routes offer both easy walks and more demanding treks to mountain peaks and passes, always sorrounded by precious views and the peculiar local history, enriched by legends witnessed by the fascinating sanctuaries and little chapels that also give the name to the Valley. Among them there are Piova Sanctuary, Santa Elisabetta Sanctuary, Belice Chapel and the “Malpasso” Chapel, dedicated to St. Ignatius, where the … read more... Gallery VERZEL PATH DESCRIPTION The route starts at hamlet Frera and leads to the yard for the dismantled quartz mine and to the peculiar “Roc Bianc”, a white quartz boulder. After crossing a hollow, a short stretch leads to the col north to Bric Pistone. Then the route crosses a steep grassy slope and comes to Fornetto Hut. After coming onto the ridge, the path runs through the wide steep grassy SE slope and, after a short section, reaches the top. ACCOMODATION FACILITIES … read more... Via Francigena Canavesana The Via Francigena Morenico-Canavesana runs along a beautiful stretch of Ivrea Morainic Amphitheater, created by the Balteo glacier retreat, one of the best preserved geological structures of glacial origin in the world, spotted by lakes and framed by the long line of the Serra moraine, 25 km long. SALIENT FEATURES Settimo Vittone: San Lorenzo Pieve and Baptistery. Borgofranco: i Balmetti. Montalto Dora: the Castle and Archaeological Park of Lake Pistono. … read more... Gallery VILLAREGGIA – SAN MARTINO - MIRALTA SANCTUARY (STAGE 3) DESCRIPTION The stage, on the east side of Dora Baltea, extends over the morainic range that divides the Provinces of Turin and Vercelli. It is a pleasant ring of about 15 km around the town of Villareggia that also touches Moncrivello and Cigliano. Along the course there are some historical water derivation artifacts including the Naviglio di Ivrea Canal (XV century), the Mazzè dam, the water lifting system of Cigliano (XIX century) and the Depretis Canal; there … read more... VIVERONE LAKE – FROM LAKE BERTIGNANO TO MASINO CASTLE (STAGE 2) DESCRIPTION Once left Lake Bertignano, the route continues along the terminal moraine passing through the villages of Roppolo, Cavaglià and Cossano Canavese. This stage surrounds Lake Viverone but never comes too close to it, allowing to enjoy different views of it. The opposite side of the terminal moraine gives onto the fertile fields of Vercelli plain. ACCOMODATION FACILITIES Accommodation facilities in Viverone and Roppolo areas www.atl.biella.it Caravino – … read more... WEST LAKE VIVERONE ALTERNATIVE ROUTE - FROM MAGNANO TO COSSANO CANAVESE/MASINO (STAGE 1A) DESCRIPTION This easy alternative route runs on the west side of Lake Viverone and passes throught the lake dwelling site of Azeglio (UNESCO world heritage site). The stage ends in Cossano Canavese where there is the remarkable church dedicated to Saint Stephen Protomartyr. The route continues along the main itinery of Alta Via towards Masino Castle, that definitely is worth a visit. ACCOMODATION FACILITIES Caravino – camper area near sport area Località … read more... WEST LATERAL MORAINE – FROM CALUSO TO VIALFRE' (STAGE 4) DESCRIPTION Along this stage, the route can be abandoned for a while to visit Lake Candia Park. It is a small body of water but an important biodiversity reservoir, a rare and almost untouched example of wetland of the Po Valley. The route then continues, with no difficulty, along the ridge of the moraine, throught woods until Vialfrè. ACCOMODATION FACILITIES For accommodation facilities in Caluso and Vialfrè visit www.anfiteatromorenicoivrea.it read more... << < ... 3 4 5 6 7 > >>
