Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Aritzo — Il Paese della Neve
Sardinia
Before refrigeration, Aritzo's cool climate and snow-storage pits let the town run a seasonal ice trade, packing winter snow into insulated storage for sale in Sardinia's hot coastal towns through summer — a trade still remembered in a local museum. Chestnut woods surround the town, cooler and greener than much of inland Sardinia.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
April – October
Parking · Free
Free parking in Aritzo.
Water
Fountain in the town.
Highlights
- Historic snow and ice trade
- Surrounding chestnut woodland
- Notably cooler mountain climate
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the village lanes and surrounding chestnut woods.
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