Places
Hike·Moderate·Sporty·Popular
Rocca Sella, Val di Susa
Piedmont
The Rocca Sella is a quartzite tooth on the ridge between the Susa valley and the Val di Lanzo, popular with climbers on its south face and walkers on the path round the back. From the tiny summit the whole lower Susa valley, the Sacra di San Michele and the Turin plain lie below.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+700 m
Best season
March – November
Parking · Free
Free parking at Celle di Caprie or Rubiana (Colle del Lys road).
Water
Seasonal spring on the climb; carry water.
Highlights
- Rock-tooth summit with a chained step
- Sacra di San Michele across the valley
- Popular sport-climbing crag
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome; steep path with a couple of easy rock steps near the top.
