Riserva del Bosco del Vaj
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Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Riserva del Bosco del Vaj

Piedmont

One of the last significant lowland oak and hornbeam forests in Piedmont, Bosco del Vaj is just 30 km from Turin. Silent trails loop through centuries-old trees alongside small ponds teeming with herons and kingfishers.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+80 m
Best season
Year-round (magical in autumn colours)

Highlights

  • Old-growth oak groves
  • Heron rookery
  • 15 minutes from Turin motorway

With your dog

Off-leash allowed on most trails; keep leash near the ponds (bird reserve).