INVITATION TO THE LANZO VALLEYS
At less than
an hour's drive from Turin and half an hour from Caselle
International Airport, the Lanzo Valleys offer tourists a
new world of unspoiled countryside and age-old
traditions, inviting them to appreciate their culture
andfolklore, intense flavors and aromas, the pleasures of
the simple life and of ancient customs.
Today, visitors to the Lanzo Valleys can stroll along
paths and mule tracks to discover ancient bridges, richly
frescoed shrines and votive chapels, indulge in their
favorite sports and then relax and enjoy the simple,
genuine dishes of the typical cuisine of the valleys;
they can participate in the various celebrations of local
traditions,dawdling in the narrow streets and squares of 
the
villages. For mountaineering and hiking enthusiasts, the
valleys offer endless possibilities. Historically, the
Lanzo Valleys are considered to be the home of
mountaineering in the Turin area, a silent world of
rugged crags and lonely peaks but first and foremost a
realm rich in water, dotted with glaciers, mountain
streams and water falls, springs, peat-bogs and above all
lakes.
It is also possible to practice many different types of
sport both in Winter and Summer: emerging sports such as
rafting and para-gliding or skiing in an environment
where nature plays a leading role.
Splendid landscapes set against a background of towering
peaks offer skiing facilities both for Nordic and Alpine
skiing, able to cater to a wide range of different
requirements and skills but intended in particular for
those who like to ski in an uncontaminated, pleasant and
peaceful environment far from the madding crowds of the
large ski resorts.
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