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starting point for various Alpine tours

very beautiful panoramic point

A refreshing surprise nestled in the greenery: easy to reach and perfect for a short break with a view.

The path on the right bank of the Chisone is also interesting

It is located at the top of the Chiesa hamlet, just inside the town. The roads leading to it are mostly pedestrianized, but accessible by bicycle. The church has a rather intricate façade, with a beautiful portal; the rectory, which overlooks the churchyard at a 90° angle to the church, is also very beautiful. Next to the church is a fountain nestled among the trees. The stone bell tower is also noteworthy. In front, a stunning view of the Susa Valley awaits. To reach the churchyard, you have to do a bit of portage, but it's worth it.

Leaving Cesana toward Sauze, there's a dedicated bike path (strictly speaking, a pedestrian and cycle path) on the right, which runs alongside the stream for about a kilometer before rejoining the provincial road. The route actually continues as a regular path, then descends onto the bridle of the stream a little further upstream. However, it's not advisable to continue on the path, as it's separated from the road by a guard rail, and once you get off the bridle, it's impossible to get back onto the road. Along the bike path, you can pedal calmly, looking around without fear of getting hit.

Despite its status as a tourist destination par excellence, it is beautiful and interesting. For us cyclists, the monument to Fausto Coppi, near the fountain marking the town center, is particularly interesting; the surrounding panorama, both architectural and mountainous, is truly beautiful. Worthy of note is the plaque that an Army captain dedicated to his horse Homer, originally buried on the Sestriere hill.

At the end of the long climb from Cesana, we finally see the towers of Sestriere. False alarm, however: there's still a long climb to go to the top. It's comforting, though.