Holiday apartment in Plan: discover nature, sport and fortresses

Plan faces towards Val Troncea. The Pragelato–Val Troncea mountain biking route leads towards Plan and as far as the entrance to Val Troncea Nature Park.

Holiday apartment in Plan for active days

The Pragelato–Val Troncea mountain biking route is a particularly family-friendly option. It is designed as an easy tour, runs along the Chisone and lies within the protected area of Parco della Val Troncea. For families with children of different ages, this specific route profile may play a role in planning, as it combines a shared activity with a manageable level of physical challenge.

Along the Chisone to Val Troncea

The geographical orientation around Plan can also be understood by following a few prominent points. From the SS 23 del Colle del Sestriere, turn off near the hamlet of Traverses towards the hamlets of Plan and Pattemouche to reach Val Troncea Nature Park. The route from Plan towards Val Troncea follows the Chisone, passes a small artificial basin and continues as far as the Itreit bridge.

When approaching Val Troncea Nature Park, travelling by car is normally permitted as far as the hamlet of Laval, near the start of the park.

Cross-country skiing and Olympic history

In winter, the Centro Olimpico del Fondo Pragelato takes centre stage. The facility has more than 30 km of cross-country ski trails, giving it a clear focus on Nordic winter sports. At the same time, the Centro Olimpico del Fondo Pragelato is historically connected with the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin: it was a venue for these Games.

Golf Club Pragelato is located at an altitude of 1,600 m on the plain at the beginning of Val Troncea.

Mountains and regional destinations

Mont Fraitève is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Plan. Monte Banchetta and Monte Albergian are mountains in the area around Plan. Bric di Mezzogiorno is a peak in the area around Plan.

Several buildings are also suitable for cultural excursions. Forte di Exilles is a fortress in the area around Plan. The wider region around Plan also includes Abbazia di Novalesa, a monastery, Redoute Marie-Thérèse, a fortress, and Fort Victor-Emmanuel, also a fortress.

Choose the right focus for your holiday

When choosing a holiday apartment in Plan, you can plan your preferred daily routine around specific destinations: an easy mountain biking tour, routes towards Val Troncea, more than 30 km of cross-country ski trails in Pragelato, or fortresses and a monastery in the wider region. The destinations are located in different geographical areas – from the immediate vicinity to the wider region.

More places for travel planning

Other places to help with orientation include Pomaretto, Grugliasco, Prali, Valgioie, Palazzo Canavese, Villar Perosa, Eremo and Casalborgone.

For the broader travel overview: Turin.