18 Activities
Two Days Discovering Ivrea and Aosta Valley
Starts from
Turin
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
18
Duration
2 days
Length
160 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Turin
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
160 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
Maria Grazia Piccirillo
Traveller
- Walk around the open air museum of modern architecture.
- Discover the Olivetti's history.
- Visit one the most famous medieval castle of Aosta Valley.
- Discover the Rome of the Alps.
- Explore one of the most important contemporary art collection of Italy.
- Restore in the *guje* in the heart of Valchiusella.
Just few hours away from Turin it is possible to discover a paradise of location, so rich of ancient history and immersed in the most beautiful nature of the Alps.
These two days route will stop in Ivrea, the UNESCO heritage industrial city, home of the Olivetti's family and its company; after Ivrea the itinerary will extend to Aosta Valley, with its medieval castle of Verrès and the majestic Fort of Bard, to reach the city and discover the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Everything surrounded by the nature of the beautiful Alps, that give always a breath-taking view, both in the summer and full of snow in the winter. In this journey you will taste also the local typical cuisine, in some rustic and original locations.
These two days route will stop in Ivrea, the UNESCO heritage industrial city, home of the Olivetti's family and its company; after Ivrea the itinerary will extend to Aosta Valley, with its medieval castle of Verrès and the majestic Fort of Bard, to reach the city and discover the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Everything surrounded by the nature of the beautiful Alps, that give always a breath-taking view, both in the summer and full of snow in the winter. In this journey you will taste also the local typical cuisine, in some rustic and original locations.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
Just few hours away from Turin it is possible to discover a paradise of location, so rich of ancient history and immersed in the most beautiful nature of the Alps.
These two days route will stop in Ivrea, the UNESCO heritage industrial city, home of the Olivetti's family and its company; after Ivrea the itinerary will extend to Aosta Valley, with its medieval castle of Verrès and the majestic Fort of Bard, to reach the city and discover the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Everything surrounded by the nature of the beautiful Alps, that give always a breath-taking view, both in the summer and full of snow in the winter. In this journey you will taste also the local typical cuisine, in some rustic and original locations.
These two days route will stop in Ivrea, the UNESCO heritage industrial city, home of the Olivetti's family and its company; after Ivrea the itinerary will extend to Aosta Valley, with its medieval castle of Verrès and the majestic Fort of Bard, to reach the city and discover the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Everything surrounded by the nature of the beautiful Alps, that give always a breath-taking view, both in the summer and full of snow in the winter. In this journey you will taste also the local typical cuisine, in some rustic and original locations.
Maria Grazia Piccirillo
Traveller
- Walk around the open air museum of modern architecture.
- Discover the Olivetti's history.
- Visit one the most famous medieval castle of Aosta Valley.
- Discover the Rome of the Alps.
- Explore one of the most important contemporary art collection of Italy.
- Restore in the *guje* in the heart of Valchiusella.
Travel itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
48 mi3 mi
Olivetti’s History With the Rome of the Alps
On this first day, the itinerary starts from Turin and will bring you to the heart of Ivrea, to discover the history of the industrial city of the 20th century and headquarter of the Olivetti's company, as well as the history of this brilliant family.
After Ivrea you will cross the regional border and reach Aosta Valley, also know as the Rome of the Alps, with its ancient ruins. But also heart of the best landscapes and mountains of Italy.
7 Activities
Day 2
108 mi0.3 mi
Between Aosta Valley and Piedmont
In this second day the route will take you through some historical and naturalistic locations between the Valdostan and Piedmontese areas. The Fort of Bard on the top of the mountain with its majestic structure will leave space to the small lakes of Garavot, where you can immerse yourself in wildlife nature.
Entered in the province of Turin you will find two gems to explore, the Castello di Rivoli for a dive into contemporary art scene in an ancient royal building, and the medieval village of Avignana, center of Via Francigena and the ancient castle.