Balme

Balme lies in the upper Val d’Ala beside the Stura di Ala, where steep wooded slopes rise toward the high peaks of the Graian Alps. This small municipality stands near the upper end of the Lanzo Valleys, in a landscape shaped by alpine pastures, rushing water and long winters. Nearby Pian della Mussa opens into a wide mountain basin beneath the surrounding ridges. Balme has longstanding ties to mountaineering: local guides took part in the nineteenth-century exploration of these mountains, and climbing remains part of the area’s identity. Stone-built houses and a compact village centre reflect the practical traditions of a high Alpine community. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Lanzo Valleys connects regionally.

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