Ceresole Reale: Nivolet, lake and alpine landscape

Around Ceresole Reale, striking peaks are closely connected with the history of Lago di Ceresole. The Levanna Orientale peak is located in the area around Ceresole Reale; the Cima di Breuil, Levanna Centrale and Levanna Occidentale peaks are also nearby. The dam on Lago di Ceresole provides a clear historical reference point: construction began on 22 July 1925. If you are looking for a place with an alpine landscape and a variety of routes to consider when planning your trip, Ceresole Reale therefore offers several interesting starting points.

Colle del Nivolet and National Park

Gran Paradiso National Park is also located in the area around Ceresole Reale. At 2,612 metres, Colle del Nivolet is a high Alpine pass in the Graian Alps between the Valle dell'Orco in Piedmont and Valsavarenche in the Aosta Valley. It lies within the protected area of Gran Paradiso National Park. Its geographical location makes the pass a distinctive landscape feature for anyone who would like to familiarise themselves with the mountain regions between Piedmont and the Aosta Valley before travelling.

Wildlife observation at Nivolet

The Nivolet area is characterised by extensive alpine meadows, numerous ponds and marshes, as well as the Dora del Nivolet. There, you can observe chamois, ibex and marmots, along with various amphibian and bird species.

GTA hiking stage through landscapes and hamlets

For hiking enthusiasts, the GTA stage from Ceresole Fonti in Ceresole Reale via Ceresole Reale to Noasca is a clearly defined route. It begins at an elevation of 1,501 metres and leads to Noasca at 1,058 metres. The stage initially passes through a park landscape and then through old hamlets that bear witness to intensive settlement, which reached its peak in the mid-19th century. Along this route, natural surroundings and settlement history thus stand side by side as distinct aspects of the same hiking stage.

The section in the Vallone del Roc is particularly rich in species and is visited by chamois. The Giro Lago Ceresole Reale offers a different perspective on Ceresole Reale: it is a circular route along the shores of the artificial lake of Ceresole Reale. This allows you to compare the GTA stage through parkland and hamlets with the circular route around the lake.

Local orientation and accommodation

The Ceresole Reale tourist office is located in Località Pian della Balma. When choosing a hotel in Ceresole Reale for your stay, you can place the main landscape features of your trip at the forefront: Colle del Nivolet, wildlife observation, the GTA stage or the circular route around the lake. You can then assess the most suitable location for your accommodation according to which of these specific aspects is especially important to you and your family or to you as a couple.

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