Winter Sports

Winter Sports - Val di Viù

Category: Winter Sports

The Val di Viù is the destination of numerous skiers who can choose between 23 km of downhill ski runs accessed by the lift systems of Pian Benot and the cross-country skiing circuit of Piana di Usseglio, a picturesque basin dominated by the mountain group of the Torre d’Ovarda, the Lera and the Rocciamelone. The Nordic ski run is FISI approved and winds for 11 km through fantastic natural scenery, with 5 rings which offer courses suitable both for beginners and for expert skiers. It also has a modern equipment hire centre, a ski school and an artificial snow system. For those who wish to experience new excitement, a stretch of the track has been created for use with sled dogs and for skijoring, a fascinating discipline of Nordic origin which combines the cross-country skiing technique with pulling by one of two dogs harnessed to the skier: it is a collaborative sport which requires skill and an excellent relationship between the skier and the dog.

Information

SPORTS AVAILABLE
alpine skiing: 3 easy ski runs - 1 medium difficulty ski run - 2 difficult ski runs
cross-country skiing: FISI approved circuit at Piana di Usseglio, measuring 11 km long
ice rinks
snowboard: snowpark in Usseglio
ski mountaineering

FACILITIES FOR SKIERS
Ski hire, ski school, mountain rescue, artificial snow system

HOLIDAYS ON THE MOUNTAINS
www.torinopiemonte.it

HOW TO GET THERE
By car: from Torino taking the Tangenziale Nord, Venaria exit. Taking the SP1 heading towards Lanzo, Germagnano. Taking SP32 of the Valle di Viù as far as Usseglio (heading towards Col del Lys, turning to the left past the town of Viù).

REFERENCES
Sciovie Usseglio
Tel. +39.0123.83731
E-mail: info@pianbenot.it
www.pianbenot.it

Ufficio turistico Viù
Tel. +39.0123.696002
E-mail: info.viu@libero.it
www.canavese-vallilanzo.it