Holiday apartment in Campiglia Soana: nature trails and culture
Accommodation in Campiglia Soana
In Campiglia Soana, access to the hiking trail to Pian dell’Azaria begins at the Campiglia Soana car park. The walking trail is easy and is also suitable for less experienced hikers and families with children.
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Holiday apartment in Campiglia Soana: trails and nature at Pian dell’Azaria
The walking trail from Campiglia Soana to Pian dell’Azaria gains 300 metres in elevation and takes about two and a half hours. The Campiglia–S.Besso–Grange Arietta route crosses the plains of Azaria. In spring, you can see chamois, marmots and alpine flora there. The approximate walking time can be planned to allow for breaks and a steady pace; the 300 metres of elevation gain must still be considered as a separate ascent. Even at a relaxed pace, the stated time for the entire walk remains an estimate and not a fixed duration.
The landscape can also be experienced by mountain bike on a dedicated route: the “Da Campiglia Soana alla Grangia Barmaion” MTB route follows the Torrente Campiglia and includes stops at Pian dell’Azaria and the “L’uomo e i coltivi” visitor centre. The two stops provide possible break points during the ride; this means the cycling section can be planned in several stages without assuming an additional route. The Torrente Campiglia remains the watercourse followed by the route. This provides different active ways to experience the landscape around Campiglia Soana during your stay.
Culture and special places around Campiglia Soana
The visitor route at the “L’uomo e i coltivi” visitor centre includes a 2,500-square-metre outdoor area. Along a visitor trail, information panels stand near areas where various plant species can be observed. Admission is free; only any workshops are subject to a fee.
The Oasi Mario Rigoni Stern has existed at Pian dell’Azaria since 2012.
The Santuario di San Besso is located in the surroundings of Campiglia Soana at 2,019 metres above sea level, at the foot of Monte Fantono, and is protected by a rock overhang. The sanctuary was completed in 1669; its first chapels were built at least as early as 1548. Its history and altitude give this destination a distinctive character of its own.
In the wider surroundings of Campiglia Soana, Monte Marzo is a mountain. Torre di Lavina and Punta Tersiva are peaks in the wider area around the town. The Cascata di Fondo in Valchiusella, a waterfall, is also located in this wider area.
Several destinations in the wider regional area broaden the cultural range: Castello di Issogne is a castle, Museo delle Alpi Nel Forte is a museum, Castello di Verrès is a castle and Forte di Bard is a fortress.
More places for planning your trip
If you would like to discover more places besides Campiglia Soana, here are the direct destinations: San Pietro Val Lemina, Borgone Susa, Trofarello, Ruà, Arignano, Castagnole Piemonte, Pralormo and Pino Torinese.
For the higher-level travel overview: Turin.
