Waterfall·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem

Cascata di Novalesa, Torino

Piedmont

The Cascata di Novalesa above the village of Novalesa in the Cenischia valley (below the Mont Cenis pass) falls 90 m from a notch in the granite — the approach passes the Abbazia di Novalesa (726 AD, oldest monastery in Piedmont) which preserves extraordinary Carolingian frescoes. The valley is on the Via Francigena. Dipper on the stream. Dogs welcome.

Duration

1.5 hours

Distance

3 km

Elevation

+150 m

Best season

April – October

Highlights

Abbazia di Novalesa (726 AD) — oldest monastery in Piedmont, Carolingian frescoes
90 m waterfall through a chestnut gorge above the Cenischia valley
Via Francigena pilgrimage route passes below the abbey