Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Bobbio Pellice & Waldensian Villages
Piedmont
The Val Pellice is the historic stronghold of the Waldensians, a Protestant sect that began in 12th-century Lyon and took refuge in these valleys. The walk from Bobbio Pellice to the higher ridges passes Waldensian temples and villages that maintained their faith through centuries of persecution. The landscape of olive and chestnut is austere and beautiful.
Duration
5 hours
Distance
13 km
Elevation
+700 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Waldensian Protestant heritage
- 500 years of religious resistance
- Chestnut and olive valley
With your dog
Open valley and ridge paths; dogs off-leash.
