Valle Pesio is known for natural melodies that can be heard even at low altitudes. Woods, meadows and rocks seamlessly coexist with the manmade signs of human activities in past centuries. From the panoramic ruins of Castello Mirabello to the recent reconstructions of the Archeopark della Roccarina and the Museo della Regia Fabbrica di Vetri e Cristalli, where glass and crystal were made, in Chiusa Pesio, visitors can see old villages clinging to the slopes at mid-valley, remnants of a heroic rural society that honoured the environment. 

It is no accident that Valle Pesio has one of the oldest protected areas in Piedmont, where the level of biodiversity is matched by few other places throughout the Italian Alps. Several trails and itineraries are immersed in the delicate breezes of the Parco Naturale del Marguareis, which opens like a fan behind the architectural excellence of the Certosa di Pesio. Founded in 1173 and expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, the building has been renovated several times through the years, but it still maintains an exciting and captivating spiritual imprint. 

One of the most interesting excursions is the famous Giro del Marguareis (five days amid the karstic landscapes of the upper valley with welcoming accommodations in local lodges like the Rifugio di Pian delle Gorre, the Rifugio Garelli, the Rifugio Mondovì, the Rifugio Mongioie and the Rifugio Don Barbera). Visitors could also opt for the shorter, but just as exciting, path towards the extraordinary Pis del Pesio and the Cascate del Saut waterfall or towards the Osservatorio faunistico delle Canavere (wildlife observatory). When travelling through the area, visitors should not miss the self-guided nature walk of the Sentiero Naturalistico, which is equipped with information panels that connect the Certosa church to Pian delle Gorre.

From Pian delle Gorre, visitors can take the redeveloped trail Via del Duca to reach Colle del Prel on the ex-byway 194 (the Cuneo corps of engineers began its construction in 1940). Today, this trail is a must for cyclists, and they have the option of connecting with the popular Alta Via del Sale (Salt Road). To enjoy the lower Valle Pesio in autumn and in spring, and see dozens of hamlets while going through breathtaking landscapes, we highly recommend the Sentiero delle Borgate, a trail that winds for fifteen kilometres on the right hydrographic flank of the valley.