Mountain Sports

“Tavagnasco – Santa Maria Maddalena ai Piani” Run

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:13:28 GMT

The route of the “Tavagnasco - Santa Maria MaddalenaaiPiani” run starts from the church piazza and starts with a short paved uphill section that it leaves almost immediately to enter a mule path that is followed for almost half of the race. The second part of the race takes place on pathways, between chestnut tree plantations, steep fields, beeches and pine forests. After 8 km you reach the small Santa Maria Maddalena church at 1310 m, located on a panoramic terrace on the Dora Valley, with a view of the great Amphitheatre and Valle d’Aosta. In 2011 the “CorsaaiPiani” reached its 60th edition, becoming the longest running mountain race in the area.

Recommended period for the race: normally the third Sunday of July

Battaglia Peak and Scalaro Ridges

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:45:07 GMT

Starting from the upper car park of Scalaro (1,413 m) you can reach the recently built ParetedelleStelle (Steje - climbing routes).

In approximately 45’ you reach the climbing wall to then continue, for another 50, on mixed terrain (rocks/olina grass) transversally, crossing the deep valley of CornoBattaglia, to the South-East ridge climbing wall that descend from the Corno. In the ridge fracture area (between the upper rocky wall and the flat grassy saddle) you pass from an alpine configuration to attach to the rocky road. With areal passages that do not exceed the IV degree, after 8 pulls 60 m long, to the CornoBattaglia panoramic point. From the Corno a short double (27 m) safely brings us to the Colletto West of the Corno where the rocky ridge of Scalaro, starting from BecRenon, begins. Six more 60 m sections, after passing by the Madonnina located at the famous Lama De Petro, bring us to the Battaglia Peak, where it is possible to enjoy a splendid 360° panorama to then descend using a ring pathway, not always on a comfortable path, to return to the starting point.

Recommended period for activity: June/October

The Turna

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:44:07 GMT

The “horizontal world” of an Idyllic field and the verticality of the Lasas walls meet in Montestrutto, initially they resisted the power of the Balteo Glacier and then became bank to the Dora Baltea waters (the Turna).

The meeting of two worlds is mediated by the old chestnut trees that border the main wall, offering some cool in the hottest season. The walls are optimally equipped and offer the climbing possibility for all, including children.

The environment is extremely relaxing and walking for a few minutes, it is possible climb with greater peacefulness on admirable olive grove terraces.

Climbers and those accompanying them without following them on the wall, in particular families with small children, can take advantage of the numerous services offered by the sports area, including beach volleyball, playground and a bar.

OTHER AREAS FOR CLIMBING:

the rocky structures of Quincinetto, Cesnola,Tavagnasco; in the 5 Lakes area of Ivrea the optimally equipped walls of Montalto Dora and Nero Mountain. The Scalaro basin above the Quincinetto and the walls of the closer Valchiusella present the most significant side walls with the longest routes, in particular the famous Traversella gym. Finally the areas of the Quincinetto and Vialfrè boulders are appreciated by bouldering lovers.

Indicated period: the entire year