A Grand Tour of eastern Piedmont to discover a region that takes in some of the most beautiful Savoy residences, along protected routes and quiet back roads, passing through charming historic villages: Susa, Avigliana and the Sacra di San Michele, Rivoli, Racconigi, Saluzzo and La Manta. Stage 1 Moncenisio: historic village Novalesa: abbey Susa: A…
A Grand Tour of eastern Piedmont, taking in high-altitude views, iconic monuments and charming historic villages: Susa, Avigliana and the Sacra di San Michele, Pinerolo, Saluzzo and La Manta. Stage 1 Susa: Arch of Augustus and Roman Susa; Cathedral; Castle of Countess Adelaide Bussoleno: historic centre Condove: The ‘Green Count’s’ Castle Aviglian…
From Chambéry to Cuneo, a journey to discover a region that takes in some of the most beautiful Savoyard residences, along protected routes and quiet back roads. Stage 1 Chambéry Hautecombe Abbey – Chambéry Stage 2 Chambéry Montmélian Stage 3 Montmélian La Chambre Stage 4 La Chambre St Michel-de-Maurienne Stage 5 St Michel-de-Maurienne Val-Cenis S…
From Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and the Cathedral of St John the Baptist to the hairpin bends of Montvernier, via the Bérold Tower, this route invites you to discover the historic residences of the House of Savoy. Stage 1 Bérold Tower (La Tour en Maurienne) Stage 2 Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist (Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne) Multimodal transport TER…
From Montmélian to Tamié Abbey via the Combe de Savoie, this itinerary invites you to discover the historic residences of the House of Savoy. Stage 1 Miolans Castle (Saint-Pierre d’Albigny). Stage 2 Tamié Abbey. Stage 3 Saint-Pierre de Tarentaise Visitor Centre. Stage 4 Town of Conflans . Stage 5 Tournon Castle Multimodal transport TER and SNCF st…
From Chambéry to Lake Bourget, via the town of Bourget-du-Lac, this itinerary invites you to discover the historic residences of the House of Savoy. Stage 1 Hautecombe Abbey . Stage 2 Boat connection between Aix-les-Bains and Hautecombe Abbey . Stage 3 Castle of the Dukes of Savoy . Stage 4 Castle of Thomas II . Stage 5 Priory of Saint-Maurice . M…
A pleasant, long but mainly flat route through the countryside around Pinerolo, where every village boasts a castle, passing through Torre Pellice – the heart of the Waldensian faith – and on to the majestic royal castle of Racconigi. Stage 1 Macello: castle Stage 2 Osasco: castle Stage 3 Torre Pellice: Waldensian Museum Stage 4 Cavour: Old Town,…
Starting from the convenient Rigola Stadio station, there’s nothing better than a bike ride to explore the leisure spots of the House of Savoy in complete relaxation, whilst also making the most of the cycle paths in the village of Venaria. Stage 1 Venaria: the royal palace Stage 2 Venaria (La Mandria Park) : Church of St Julian Stage 3 Venaria (L…
Discovering the most remote of the Savoy residences, the only one situated at a distinctly mountainous altitude. Along the way, we also pass the magnificent Sanctuary of Vicoforte. The alternative route takes us, over a further climb, to Monbasiglio Castle, which houses the museum dedicated to Napoleon’s Italian campaign. Stage 1 Mondovì: upper to…
From Modane to the forts of Esseillon, this itinerary invites you to discover the historic residences of the House of Savoy. Stage 1 The Esseillon forts: Aussois and Avrieux Stage 2 Fort Marie-Christine. Stage 3 Fort Victor-Emmanuel . Stage 4 Marie-Thérèse Redoubt . Stage 5 Fort Charles-Félix. Stage 6 Fort Charles-Albert. Multimodal transport TER…
From Chambéry to the Italian border, via the Maurienne Valley, this itinerary invites you to discover the historic residences of the House of Savoy. Stage 1 Chambéry – Hautecombe Abbey – Chambéry Stage 2 Chambéry – Montmélian Stage 3 Montmélian – La Chambre Stage 4 La Chambre – St Michel-de-Maurienne Stage 5 St Michel-de-Maurienne – Val-Cenis Stag…
