
'Piemonte', the land at the foot of the mountains, is surrounded on three sides by the Alps.
Here in the mountains is the source of Italy's longest river, the Po. Mountains cover almost half of Piedmont, forming a spectacular backdrop to forests, streams and lakes. Each valley has a distinct character. There are National parks such as 'Paradiso'. Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta in north - eastern Piedmont have inspired poets and writers who have come here to find peace for centuries. In the gentler hills of the south vineyards abound - this area produces some of Italy's finest wines. The area also grows most of Europe's rice. The other face of Piedmont is its large and industrial cities such as Novara, Vercelli, Asti, Alessandria, and Cuneo. Turin, birthplace of Vermouth, is dominated by Fiat. But the centre, built in the Piedmont Baroque style, and still retaining its Roman street grid, has remained quietly beautiful.
Piedmont Hotel Collection
Chalet du Lys
Gressoney La Trinitè (Aosta)
Chalet du Lys is situated in the beautiful valley of the Lys, 1850m...
Piedmont Principal Destinations
Turin
Transversed by the River Po, Turin is an important town both...
Asti
With its 18th century town architecture, Asti has a great number of...
Stresa
At the feet of Mount Mottarone, overlooking the Lake Maggiore...
Alba
Capital of the Langhe, Alb is today an important agricultural and...
Gavi
Perched on the mountain top, the town of Gavihas a history dating...
Courmayeur
Situated at the foot of Mont Blanc, Courmayeur is a splendid...
Monferrato
In an area which has been "spared" any great industrial...
Sestriere
Bewteen Val Chisone and the high Susa Valley, at 2035 meters above...
Ivrea
The historic center of Ivrea clings to a hill on the banks of the...
Acqui Terme
Acqui Terme, an ancient spa center since Roman times, lies on the...
Piedmont Itineraries
Land of wine and truffles
Itineraries
This journey through the lush and fertile land of Langhe commences...
The jewels of Lake Maggiore
Itineraries
The Borromeo islands are the subject of any number of postcards...
Following the flow
Itineraries
From Turin we take the South ring-road (tangenziale sud) as far as...
