How to reach us

By car

From Turin: reach the Upper Susa Valley through the SS 24 and 25 or the A32 Motorway (exits Susa or Oulx) to the following Access points:

From Susa and Chiomonte: reach the locality Pian del Frais, continue on Via Clot Rosset until reaching the dirt road that will take us to the locality Gran Comba, entrance of the Park, where it will be possible to leave the vehicles; or, still from Pian del Frais, continue along Via Arguel to reach the homonymous Alpeggio (m. 1961) from where, continuing on foot, you will enter the Park.

From Exilles: after leaving the SS 24 del Monginevro, cross the characteristic village, (a short visit is recommended), to reach after 500 meters the junction on the left for Champbons and continue on the dirt road that climbs with numerous hairpin bends to the hamlet Sapè (approx. 1187 m).

From Salbertrand: from the SS 24 del Monginevro follow the road signs to reach after about 800 meters the equipped area Pinea (approx. 1050 m) with parking for cars. Salbertrand can also be reached by railway (Turin - Modane line) or by bus (SAPAV Torino - Briançon).

From Sauze d'Oulx: once in Sauze from the provincial road that goes up from Oulx, continue to the hamlet Gran Villard, to reach the village of Monfol, where the asphalt road ends. It is possible to drive for another approximately 700 meters, reaching the parking lot and the equipped area of ​​Serre Blanche (approx. 1700 m).
Alternatively, reach via Clotes and continue on the road to Sportinia, turn towards the Case Enfer, to reach shortly after the Park boundary (approx. 1850 m).

From the Assietta road: this high mountain dirt road, which connects Sestriere with Colle delle Finestre riding the watershed between the Susa and Chisone Valleys at approx. 2400 m, runs along the upper boundary of the Park, meeting various paths that descend into the Protected Area. The Assietta road can also be reached from the Chisone Valley climbing through Usseaux, Balboutet and Pian dell'Alpe.

By train

The station of Salbertrand can be reached by railway (Torino - Modane line).

Other public transport

Salbertrand can also be reached by bus (SAPAV Torino - Briançon).

By car

From Turin:

driving along the ring road of Turin, take the "A32" motorway towards "Frejus Tunnel" (in Rivoli-Bruere). For the Park, it is recommended to take the 3rd exit (Avigliana-Giaveno). Follow the road signs at the entrance of the town.

driving along S.S. 25, follow the signs for Avigliana and at the roundabout at the entrance of the town, turn left, go through the railway underpass and continue following the road signs.

driving along S.S. 24, follow the signs for Avigliana and at the traffic light in La Grangia, turn left and then at the intersection with S.S. 25, continue following the road signs.

driving along S.S. 589 (State road of the Lakes), after passing the town of Trana (about 1 km), you will pass by the Small Lake of the Protected Area.

By train

Railway line "Torino-Modane" Avigliana station. There is a bus service at the station going towards Giaveno.

Other public transportation

Bus service of the SATTI line departing from Turin - Corso S. Martino corner of Via Boucheron (Porta Susa Station) - and stopping at Avigliana on Corso Dora 15 (Station area).

Access from Val Susa

By car

From Valle d'Aosta: At the exit of the A5 motorway in Turin (AO-TO), take the ring road towards Frejus until Bussoleno. From there, follow the signs for the Municipalities of Villarfocchiardo, San Giorio, Mattie and Meana, which provide access to the Park.

From Lombardy: At the exit of the A4 motorway in Turin (MI-TO), take the ring road towards Frejus until Bussoleno. From there, follow the signs for the Municipalities of Villarfocchiardo, San Giorio, Mattie and Meana, which provide access to the Park.

From France: From the Col du Montgenèvre, descend to Cesana, continue to Ulzio, where you can choose to enter the A32 motorway (Bardonecchia - TO) to the Bussoleno exit; or continue along the SS24 of the Montgenèvre to Bussoleno. From there, go up towards the Municipalities of Villarfocchiardo, San Giorio, Mattie and Meana; from the Frejus tunnel you can choose whether to take the A32 motorway (Bardonecchia - TO) at Bardonecchia exit to Bussoleno; or continue along the SS24 of the Montgenèvre to Bussoleno.

From the Col du Mont Cenis: Descend to Susa and continue towards the Municipalities of Villarfocchiardo, San Giorio, Mattie and Meana.

By train

Bussoleno Station, on the Turin-Susa/Bardonecchia-Modane (France) line; from the station there is a connection of bus lines operated by the BELLANDO company (Tel. 0122/647177) that travels between Bussoleno/Neighboring municipalities in connection with train arrivals/departures.
For train schedules and fares, visit the website www.trenitalia.com

By bus

From the bus terminal on Via Sacchi, the SAPAV Company lines depart with the route: Turin-Oulx and vice versa.

For bus schedules: www.sapav.it

Access from Val Chisone

Here's how to reach the Prà Catinat headquarters in Val Chisone from Turin.

By car

From the South ring road, take the motorway to Pinerolo, at the end of the motorway continue to Airasca and here take the SS23 to Sestriere towards Pinerolo. Before Pinerolo, take the ring road around the city, and at the exit, continue along the SS23 passing through the villages of Porte, Pinasca, Villar Perosa, Perosa Argentina and Villaretto. A few kilometers after the latter locality, near Depot, turn right onto provincial road No.172 which, with about six kilometers of steep ascent, leads to Prà Catinat.
The offices of the Authority are located in the building between the two large buildings of the Holiday Center.

By train

From Porta Nuova or Porta Susa station, take the train to Pinerolo. Just outside the station in Pinerolo is the terminus of the SAPAV bus lines. Take the bus to Sestriere up to Fenestrelle, get off and take a smaller bus that goes directly to Prà Catinat
For schedules and fares: www.trenitalia.com.

By bus

From the bus station on Corso Castelfidardo and/or the stop on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, near the Porta Nuova railway station, take the SAPAV bus lines to Pinerolo and from there, either with the same means if direct, or by making a transfer, continue towards Sestriere up to Fenestrelle, where you must make a transfer and take a smaller bus that goes directly to Prà Catinat (weekdays only).

For schedules and fares: www.sapav.it

Access from Val Sangone

Coazze is the only municipality of the Park in Val Sangone; it can be reached from Turin:

By car

From the ring road, take the motorway to the Frejus and exit at Avigliana. From there, go up to Giaveno and then Coazze.

By train

The nearest railway station is Avigliana, on the Turin-Susa/Bardonecchia-Modane (France) line; from Avigliana station, there is a connection of bus lines operated by the MARTOGLIO company (Tel. 011/9367028) that travels between Avigliana/Coazze round trip in connection with train arrivals/departures.
For train schedules and fares, visit the website www.trenitalia.com

By bus

From the bus terminal on Via Sacchi, the Martoglio Company lines depart with the route: Turin-Beinasco-Orbassano-Bruino-Sangano-Trana-Giaveno-Coazze and vice versa. From the same terminal, the SATTI bus lines also depart with the same route but with a terminal in Giaveno.
Martoglio Bus Lines: Tel. 011/9376028
Satti Bus Lines: toll-free number 800/217216 active Mon-Fri from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm; Sat from 7.30 am to 1 pm; Office Tel: 011/5764829, www.satti.it

Access from Val Susa

By car

From Aosta Valley: At the exit of the A5 motorway in Turin (AO-TO), take the ring road towards Frejus until Bussoleno. From there, follow the signs for the Municipalities of Villarfocchiardo, San Giorio, Mattie, and Meana, from where you can access the Park.

From Lombardy: At the exit of the A4 motorway in Turin (MI-TO), take the ring road towards Frejus until Bussoleno. From there, follow the signs for the Municipalities of Villarfocchiardo, San Giorio, Mattie, and Meana, from where you can access the Park.

From France: From the Montgenèvre pass, descend to Cesana, continue to Ulzio, where you can choose to enter the A32 motorway (Bardonecchia - TO) to the Bussoleno exit; or continue along the S.S.24 of Montgenèvre to Bussoleno. From there, head towards the Municipalities of Villarfocchiardo, San Giorio, Mattie, and Meana; from the Frejus tunnel, you can choose to take the A32 motorway (Bardonecchia - TO) to the Bussoleno exit at Bardonecchia; or continue along the S.S.24 of Montgenèvre to Bussoleno.

From Moncenisio pass: Descend to Susa and continue towards the Municipalities of Villarfocchiardo, San Giorio, Mattie, and Meana.

By train

Bussoleno Station, on the Turin-Susa/Bardonecchia-Modane (France) line; from the station there is a connection of bus lines operated by BELLANDO company (Tel. 0122/647177) that runs from Bussoleno/neighboring municipalities in connection with train arrivals/departures.
For train schedules and fares, visit the website www.trenitalia.com

By bus

From the bus terminal on Via Sacchi, the lines of the SAPAV Company depart with the route: Turin-Oulx and vice versa.

For bus schedules: www.sapav.it

The Susa Valley can be reached from Turin

By car

From the ring road take the A32 Frejus motorway, exit at the Bussoleno junction and take the SS 25 Moncenisio state road. Drive towards Bussoleno. To reach the Chianocco Reserve, turn left at the Chianocco junction; to reach the Foresto Reserve, continue straight on the state road and, after passing through the town of Bussoleno, turn left at the Foresto junction.

By train

International line Turin-Modane. Stops at Bussoleno. For timetables and information www.trenitalia.com

By bus

From Turin bus station, SAPAV bus lines to Oulx - Claviere; they stop at the Bussoleno train station. For timetables and information www.sapav.com. Bussoleno is connected to Chianocco by a service managed by the Municipality of Chianocco, for information 012249734.

On foot

The Chianocco Reserve is connected to the Bussoleno train station with a marked path: at the rear exit of the station, in front of the Narciso cinema, follow the "Train-Park" signs to reach the entrance of the Orrido and the starting point of the reserve's trails in about an hour of pleasant walk mostly on dirt roads.

To reach the Foresto Reserve, from the rear exit of the Bussoleno train station, in front of the Cinema Narciso, turn left, cross via XXIV Maggio and turn right onto via M. d'Azeglio. At the first junction, turn left onto via Olmo. Follow the entire street to a crossroads, continue straight and reach the village of Foresto. Continuing straight on via San Rocco, you pass by the headquarters of the Orsiera Rocciavrè Park and Orridi Reserves Management Authority and reach the church square where there are signs for the Foresto Reserve trails (about an hour's walk).

By bicycle

The towns of Chianocco and Foresto are crossed by the Susa Valley cycle path that runs through the entire lower valley to Novalesa. The stretch between Bussoleno and Susa offers a beautiful view of the Foresto Reserve.

The Susa Valley can be reached from Turin

By car

From the ring road, take the A32 Frejus motorway, exit at the Bussoleno junction and take the SS 25 Moncenisio. Follow it in the direction of Bussoleno. To reach the Chianocco Reserve, turn left at the junction for Chianocco; to reach the Foresto Reserve, continue straight on the main road and, after passing through the town of Bussoleno, turn left at the junction for Foresto.

By train

International line Torino-Modane. Stops at Bussoleno. For timetables and information www.trenitalia.com

By bus

From Torino bus station, SAPAV bus lines to Oulx - Claviere; they stop at Bussoleno railway station. For timetables and information www.sapav.com. Bussoleno is connected to Chianocco by a service managed by the Municipality of Chianocco, for information 012249734.

On foot

The Chianocco Reserve is connected to Bussoleno railway station by a marked path: at the back exit of the station, in front of the Narciso cinema, follow the "Train-Park" signs to reach the entrance of the Orrido and the starting point of the reserve trails in about an hour of pleasant route, mostly on dirt roads.

To reach the Foresto Reserve, from the back exit of Bussoleno railway station, in front of Cinema Narciso, turn left, cross via XXIV Maggio, turn right onto via M. d'Azeglio. At the first junction, turn left onto via Olmo. Follow the street until a crossroads, continue straight ahead and reach the town of Foresto. Continuing straight on via San Rocco, pass in front of the headquarters of the Park Management Authority of Orsiera Rocciavrè and the Orridi Reserves and reach the church square where you will find signs for the trails of the Foresto Reserve (about an hour's walk).

By bike

The towns of Chianocco and Foresto are crossed by the Susa Valley cycle path that runs through the entire lower valley to Novalesa. The stretch between Bussoleno and Susa offers a beautiful view of the Foresto Reserve.

By car

Main road: once you reach the Municipality of Pragelato on the SS 23 Colle del Sestriere, turn near the village of Traversers towards the hamlets of Plan and Pattemouche. After one kilometer, near the "Val Troncea" campground, the road becomes unpaved near a bridge. Access by car is allowed only up to the hamlet of Laval, near which the Park begins.

Alternatively, it is recommended to proceed by bike or on foot on the unpaved road closed to motor vehicles on the left orographic side, on the bank of the stream that leads to the above-mentioned village.

A paid shuttle service can be used by those who wish, booking through the Park Authority (Tel. 0122/78849).