Itinerary
Km 6 / Elevation change - 15
Having left behind the last houses of Novaretto, the route turns into a dirt road, bordering the Collina della Seja. To avoid the busy SS24, an easy path climbs to Torre del Colle, part of Villar Dora constructed in 1289 by order of Amedeo V of Savoy for the purpose of defending the ford on the Dora Riparia: on this ridge, in a wooded area is the Chapel of San Pancrazio, containing a cycle of late 15th century frescoes. Then the route descends and comes across a secondary way that leads to the town centre. This is dominated by the majestic Provana Castle which is the result of combining three older strongholds – in the 13th century it was extended and renovated in neo-Gothic style. Not far away there is also the Parish Church of the Saints Vincenzo e Anastasio, partially reconstructed in the 17th century, holding some important items of furniture and paintings commissioned by the Provana family. Also worth noting is the Museum of prehistory around the Dora Riparia.
Having left behind the last houses of Novaretto, the route turns into a dirt road, bordering the Collina della Seja. To avoid the busy SS24, an easy path climbs to Torre del Colle, part of Villar Dora constructed in 1289 by order of Amedeo V of Savoy for the purpose of defending the ford on the Dora Riparia: on this ridge, in a wooded area is the Chapel of San Pancrazio, containing a cycle of late 15th century frescoes. Then the route descends and comes across a secondary way that leads to the town centre. This is dominated by the majestic Provana Castle which is the result of combining three older strongholds – in the 13th century it was extended and renovated in neo-Gothic style. Not far away there is also the Parish Church of the Saints Vincenzo e Anastasio, partially reconstructed in the 17th century, holding some important items of furniture and paintings commissioned by the Provana family. Also worth noting is the Museum of prehistory around the Dora Riparia.
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