Alta Valle Pesio e Tanaro Park
The Wildlife Observatory
You can reach the
Observatory from Madonna d'Ardua or from Pian delle Gorre, situated in
location Canavere. In it there are some deer specimens which, after a
period of acclimatization, are set free in the territory of the Park.
The females give birth within this faunal enclosure so that the whelps
spend here the first months of their life.
Pis del Pesio Waterfall
You
can reach the place from Pian delle Gorre. It is the outlet of the
subterranean stream gathering the waters of the above-lying Conca delle
Carsene. The jet of water is seasonal because of the spring floods
(April - May) or after strong storms. The cavern showing through the
wall is the entrance to a cave which enters the mountain for about one
kilometer.
St. Mary Charterhouse
It
is an extraordinary architectonic group situated in the heart of the
Pesio Valley. It was founded in 1173 and its austere walls guard
precious artistic evidences, among which a 15th century fresco, a 16th
century cloister, and an ancient abbey dating back to the 12th century.
The latter has been recently restored and has consequently recovered
its ancient solemnity: besides the wonderful entrance portal with a
round arch and a keystone with a carved cross, it preserves a 14th
century bas-relief inserted in the altar and representing the Baptism
of Christ and the Annunciation. Open during the whole year.
| Park Museum - "Centro Aldo Viglione"
Permanent exhibit of 300 pictures by Michele Pellegrino In the headquarters of Ente di Gestione Parchi e Riserve Naturali Cuneesi, Chiusa di Pesio (CN) Via S. Anna, 34 The Museum of Alta Valle Pesio e Tanaro Park "Centro Aldo Viglione" is open to the public. The exhibit prepared in
the seat of the Park Authority in Chiusa Pesio houses three hunderd
black and white photos taken by Michele Pellegrino. The route develops
into eight sections: the places of water, ordinary wonders, visages de la contemplation,
Alta Langa, wedding scenes, Alpi Liguri Marittime and Cozie, Monte
Bianco, and a trace in time. The latter section is the largest one and
houses everyday life scenes of the 70s. The aim of the Park Authority
is to present the regional environmental heritage and to sensitize the
visitors as far as the recovery and the enhancement of the naturalistic
heritage are concerned. Opening Hours: From
Monday to Thursday, from 9.00 a.m. to noon and from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00
p.m. - On Saturday from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. - On Sunday: from 3.00
p.m. to 7.00 p.m. |
| Meeting Hall Built next to the Photography Museum, is a very modern premise able to welcome about 200 persons. Ideal for meetings, congresses, conferences, educational and study initiatives; it is provided with a multimedia structure. |
