Trekking in Torino: From the Valentino to Colle della Maddalena

You start from Parco del Valentino, one of Italy's best-loved urban parks, with its tree-lined avenues, the medieval castle and the banks of the Po. It's the ideal starting point: green, peaceful, already far from the chaos of the city centre.

The walk then winds towards the Torino hill, climbing through woodland trails that feel impossibly far from the metropolis. The environmental guide tells the story of the local flora, the territory and the seasonal changes of the landscape, making every step interesting.

Reaching the Belvedere

The final destination is the Colle della Maddalena, where the panorama opens spectacularly: below you all of Torino with its unmistakable geometric grid, and on the horizon the Alpine arc that on clear days seems within arm's reach.

The experience suits anyone with reasonable fitness, but no mountaineering equipment is required. The route is part of the UNESCO MaB Biosphere Reserve, recognised for its biodiversity and natural value. By the end you'll have seen a Torino few really know: silent, green and extraordinarily beautiful, with the Alps as a permanent frame.