{"id":9739,"date":"2024-03-03T13:31:37","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T12:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=9739"},"modified":"2024-03-03T13:31:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T12:31:38","slug":"susa-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/susa-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Susa Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/piedmont\/\">Piedmont<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Susa Valley is a long valley among the Alps west of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/turin\/\">Turin<\/a>. This is one of the main alpine valleys in Italy and it takes its name from its main town, Susa. The valley is known among tourists for its gorgeous natural environment and many popular ski resorts, but it also houses several historic landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-dff03582-9ee4-4383-b7af-161b38caec00\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-7a7b6c20-1646-498a-912a-961c029b9648\">Places to see in the Susa Valley<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#susa\">Susa<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#roman-ruins-of-susa\">\u272a Roman Ruins of Susa<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#susa-cathedral\">Susa Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#diocesan-museum-of-sacred-art-of-susa\">Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Susa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#avigliana\">Avigliana<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#avigliana-castle\">Avigliana Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#santambrogio-di-torino\">Sant\u2019Ambrogio di Torino<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sacra-di-san-michele\">\u272a Sacra di San Michele<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#novalesa\">Novalesa<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#novalesa-abbey\">Novalesa Abbey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#exilles\">Exilles<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#fort-of-exilles\">Fort of Exilles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#claviere\">Claviere<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ponte-tibetano-cesana-claviere\">Ponte Tibetano Cesana Claviere<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sestriere\">Sestriere<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ski-resort-of-sestriere\">\u272a Ski Resort of Sestriere<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"susa\"><strong>Susa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Susa is the main center of the Susa Valley, a valley among the Alps west of\u00a0Turin. Founded in ancient times, it became an important Roman city with the name\u00a0<em>Segusium<\/em>, and it was the capital of the Roman province of Alpes Cottiae. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the town suffered a decline, but it remained a center of regional importance. Today Susa houses numerous Roman ruins and medieval buildings, and it is a popular tourist destination also thanks to its position among beautiful mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_e937c3fa-06f4-4aab-a854-a6d664dbe24b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roman-ruins-of-susa\"><strong>\u272a Roman Ruins of Susa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A few structures dating back to the golden age of Susa as a Roman city can still be seen to this day. The most iconic of these is the <strong>Arch of Augustus<\/strong>, a triumphal arch erected in the 1st century BCE. The archaeological area next to the arch includes an ancient aqueduct, adjacent to the <strong>Castle of Marquise Adelaide<\/strong> (<em>Castello della Contessa Adelaide<\/em>). This fortified palace was erected during the Middle Ages over a previous Roman building and now it hosts a museum. Other archaeological areas around the city include the ruins of an amphitheater, a temple, and some sections of the ancient defensive walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Impero Romano, 10059 Susa TO<br>Coordinates: 45.1360, 7.0429<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ED6gUBTK8FBgPNzN9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_6a1b0107-809b-4969-9a43-edebcff6619d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"susa-cathedral\"><strong>Susa Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Cathedral of San Giusto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Susa Cathedral is the main religious site in the city. The church was erected in the 11th century in Romanesque style and it is adjacent to the imposing Roman gate known as <strong>Porta Savoia<\/strong>, dating from the 4th century. The church houses various artworks from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Modern era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza S. Giusto, 12, 10059 Susa TO<br>Coordinates: 45.1372, 7.0448<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/DvWHCnSsksnJSEAo8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_103a5190-626f-4f7f-b999-17c04e4e91f9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diocesan-museum-of-sacred-art-of-susa\"><strong>Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Susa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Susa (<em>Museo Diocesano d&#8217;Arte Sacra di Susa<\/em>) is a museum of religious art in Susa, which hosts a wide range of artworks dating between the 7th and 20th century. The collection includes several frescoes, sculptures, paintings, and religious objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Mazzini, 1, 10059 Susa TO<br>Coordinates: 45.1371, 7.0476<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/r2xhytZ2fsRuBLca6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_3b8120a2-069d-4110-bfeb-ccdb5f472b68\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"avigliana\"><strong>Avigliana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avigliana is a small town west of Turin, located at the foot of the hills and next to two small lakes. Thanks to its castle, the town was a relevant center during the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_3c1fed70-1538-4622-9c21-45e93c2ffa0a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"avigliana-castle\"><strong>Avigliana Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Avigliana Castle was erected in the 10th century, maybe on the site of a previous fortification. In the Late Middle Ages it was among the most important castles in the area, but it was heavily damaged by numerous sieges. The fort was abandoned after being destroyed again in the 1691, and now only a few ruins remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Norberto Rosa, 8, 10051 Avigliana TO<br>Coordinates: 45.0809, 7.3935<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/kLQQB5EoxXYKupqf7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f47ac628-ddbd-4813-96e9-d46bf73cd451\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"santambrogio-di-torino\"><strong>Sant\u2019Ambrogio di Torino<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sant&#8217;Ambrogio di Torino is a small town located at the start of the Susa Valley west of Turin. The town hosts a few historic buildings but it is best known for its proximity to the Sacra di San Michele, located on top of a nearby mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b81aacff-b54b-4922-9d59-73a765a5e0d3\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sacra-di-san-michele\"><strong>\u272a Sacra di San Michele<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sacra di San Michele is a religious complex located on top of a mountain overlooking Sant&#8217;Ambrogio di Torino, and it is one of the most iconic monuments of Piedmont. The abbey was founded in the 10th century and it became an important pilgrimage site in the Late Middle Ages. After a period of decline, the monastery was closed in 1622 but it was reopened in 1835. The imposing complex features many Romanesque and Gothic elements, the ruins of some medieval structures, and various historic frescoes and other artworks. Thanks to its position, it also offers a wonderful view of the surrounding region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via alla Sacra, 14, 10057 Sant&#8217;Ambrogio di Torino TO<br>Coordinates: 45.0978, 7.3431<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HBsQyRSNQjnLqng38\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_53fba1ab-d6ff-43a5-b00b-e32846fd149b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"novalesa\"><strong>Novalesa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Novalesa is a town in the Metropolitan City of Turin, located near the Mont Cenis Pass and the border with France. The town is best known for its historic abbey.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_34906daf-8b65-4a91-ae15-f3db201553f8\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"novalesa-abbey\"><strong>Novalesa Abbey<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Novalesa Abbey (<em>Abbazia di Novalesa<\/em>) is a Benedictine monastery founded in 726. Over the following decades it became one of the most powerful abbeys in Northern Italy, ruling over many possessions, but it was destroyed by Saracen raiders in 906. The complex was rebuilt in the 11th century and later expanded and reworked. Suppressed in the 19th century, the monastery was reopened in 1973 with the return of the monks. The abbey features numerous medieval frescoes and works of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Frazione S. Pietro, 4, 10050 Novalesa TO<br>Coordinates: 45.1793, 7.0083<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/2hvKNf2VjduCEMrw5\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_32488c51-78a8-4bc1-b9bc-d208c7747f91\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exilles\"><strong>Exilles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exilles is a small hamlet in the Susa Valley west of Turin. The town has ancient origins as the area was already inhabited in the pre-Roman era, but it is best known for its large fort.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c5f2d791-5752-4ddd-b8c8-dafd475ef3f1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fort-of-exilles\"><strong>Fort of Exilles<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fort of Exilles (<em>Forte di Exilles<\/em>) is a fortified complex originally erected during the Middle Ages. For centuries it was among the most important castles in the region, long disputed between the Savoy family and France, and it was reworked and expanded numerous times. Demolished during the Napoleonic occupation, it was rebuilt in the 19th century and finally abandoned in 1943. Now restored, it houses a museum of mountaineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Forte di Exilles, 10050 Exilles TO<br>Coordinates: 45.0996, 6.9356<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VWLFW4nqZfhfJS1G6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_77e48011-ffd1-4789-a33f-51d6f426ce26\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"claviere\"><strong>Claviere<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Claviere is a small town in the Metropolitan City of Turin, located on the Italian side of the Col de Montgen\u00e8vre, at the border with France. Due to its strategic position, it has been inhabited since ancient times and long disputed between the surrounding powers. After World War II, the village was split in half between Italy and France, but in 1974 it was reunited in Italian territory. Claviere is part of the ski area of Via Lattea, along with other nearby towns.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_0f8b4a6f-a4bf-4036-88b0-602163509598\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ponte-tibetano-cesana-claviere\"><strong>Ponte Tibetano Cesana Claviere<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ponte Tibetano Cesana Claviere is one of the longest simple suspension bridges in the world, located near Claviere. The bridge crosses the gorges near the town and offers a great view of the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Torino, 10, 10050 Claviere TO<br>Coordinates: 44.9409, 6.7573<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zuCVc5efDZ9Q2bEeA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_030b8804-eee7-4ad7-94bc-d3815bc0eef9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sestriere\"><strong>Sestriere<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sestriere is a small town located among the Alps west of Turin, and it is the highest municipality in Italy, standing at 2,035 meters above sea level. The town is a popular ski resort and the main center of the Via Lattea ski area, which includes various other towns around Sestriere.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a78ef8de-55c3-4dcb-80e8-44faf22f615e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ski-resort-of-sestriere\"><strong>\u272a Ski Resort of Sestriere<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The town of Sestriere was developed as a ski resort in the 1930s by Giovanni Agnelli. Now it is one of the most popular winter destinations in Italian Alps, hosting numerous pistes. Sestriere is also a sporting hub, having hosted some competitions of the 2006 Winter Olympics, and housing the highest golf course in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Agnelli, 10058 Sestriere TO<br>Coordinates: 44.9563, 6.8794<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fGwwiQkTt9Zxykp29\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;\u00a0Piedmont The Susa Valley is a long valley among the Alps west of Turin. This is one of the main alpine valleys in Italy and it takes its name from its main town, Susa. The valley is known among tourists for its gorgeous natural environment and many popular ski resorts, but it also houses several historic landmarks. Susa Susa is the main center of the Susa Valley, a valley among the Alps west of\u00a0Turin. Founded in ancient times, it became an important Roman city with the name\u00a0Segusium, and it was the capital of the Roman province of Alpes Cottiae. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the town suffered a decline, but it remained a center of regional importance. Today Susa houses numerous Roman ruins and medieval buildings, and it is a popular tourist destination also thanks to its position among beautiful mountains. \u272a Roman Ruins of Susa A few structures dating back to the golden age of Susa as a Roman city can still be seen to this day. The most iconic of these is the Arch of Augustus, a triumphal arch erected in the 1st century BCE. The archaeological area next to the arch includes an ancient aqueduct, adjacent to the Castle of Marquise Adelaide (Castello della Contessa Adelaide). This fortified palace was erected during the Middle Ages over a previous Roman building and now it hosts a museum. Other archaeological areas around the city include the ruins of an amphitheater, a temple, and some sections of the ancient defensive walls. Address: Via Impero Romano, 10059 Susa TOCoordinates: 45.1360, 7.0429 Google Maps Susa Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of San Giusto The Susa Cathedral is the main religious site in the city. The church was erected in the 11th century in Romanesque style and it is adjacent to the imposing Roman gate known as Porta Savoia, dating from the 4th century. The church houses various artworks from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Modern era. Address: Piazza S. Giusto, 12, 10059 Susa TOCoordinates: 45.1372, 7.0448 Google Maps Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Susa The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Susa (Museo Diocesano d&#8217;Arte Sacra di Susa) is a museum of religious art in Susa, which hosts a wide range of artworks dating between the 7th and 20th century. The collection includes several frescoes, sculptures, paintings, and religious objects. Address: Via Mazzini, 1, 10059 Susa TOCoordinates: 45.1371, 7.0476 Google Maps Avigliana Avigliana is a small town west of Turin, located at the foot of the hills and next to two small lakes. Thanks to its castle, the town was a relevant center during the Middle Ages. Avigliana Castle The Avigliana Castle was erected in the 10th century, maybe on the site of a previous fortification. In the Late Middle Ages it was among the most important castles in the area, but it was heavily damaged by numerous sieges. The fort was abandoned after being destroyed again in the 1691, and now only a few ruins remain. Address: Via Norberto Rosa, 8, 10051 Avigliana TOCoordinates: 45.0809, 7.3935 Google Maps Sant\u2019Ambrogio di Torino Sant&#8217;Ambrogio di Torino is a small town located at the start of the Susa Valley west of Turin. The town hosts a few historic buildings but it is best known for its proximity to the Sacra di San Michele, located on top of a nearby mountain. \u272a Sacra di San Michele The Sacra di San Michele is a religious complex located on top of a mountain overlooking Sant&#8217;Ambrogio di Torino, and it is one of the most iconic monuments of Piedmont. The abbey was founded in the 10th century and it became an important pilgrimage site in the Late Middle Ages. After a period of decline, the monastery was closed in 1622 but it was reopened in 1835. The imposing complex features many Romanesque and Gothic elements, the ruins of some medieval structures, and various historic frescoes and other artworks. Thanks to its position, it also offers a wonderful view of the surrounding region. Address: Via alla Sacra, 14, 10057 Sant&#8217;Ambrogio di Torino TOCoordinates: 45.0978, 7.3431 Google Maps Novalesa Novalesa is a town in the Metropolitan City of Turin, located near the Mont Cenis Pass and the border with France. The town is best known for its historic abbey. Novalesa Abbey The Novalesa Abbey (Abbazia di Novalesa) is a Benedictine monastery founded in 726. Over the following decades it became one of the most powerful abbeys in Northern Italy, ruling over many possessions, but it was destroyed by Saracen raiders in 906. The complex was rebuilt in the 11th century and later expanded and reworked. Suppressed in the 19th century, the monastery was reopened in 1973 with the return of the monks. The abbey features numerous medieval frescoes and works of art. Address: Frazione S. Pietro, 4, 10050 Novalesa TOCoordinates: 45.1793, 7.0083 Google Maps Exilles Exilles is a small hamlet in the Susa Valley west of Turin. The town has ancient origins as the area was already inhabited in the pre-Roman era, but it is best known for its large fort. Fort of Exilles The Fort of Exilles (Forte di Exilles) is a fortified complex originally erected during the Middle Ages. For centuries it was among the most important castles in the region, long disputed between the Savoy family and France, and it was reworked and expanded numerous times. Demolished during the Napoleonic occupation, it was rebuilt in the 19th century and finally abandoned in 1943. Now restored, it houses a museum of mountaineering. Address: Forte di Exilles, 10050 Exilles TOCoordinates: 45.0996, 6.9356 Google Maps Claviere Claviere is a small town in the Metropolitan City of Turin, located on the Italian side of the Col de Montgen\u00e8vre, at the border with France. Due to its strategic position, it has been inhabited since ancient times and long disputed between the surrounding powers. After World War II, the village was split in half between Italy and France, but in 1974 it was reunited in Italian territory. 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