Roure: Villaretto - Borgata Seleiraut

Roure is best known within Piedmont for its position in Val Chisone, an Alpine valley west of Turin. The municipality is spread across small mountain hamlets on slopes above the Chisone River, beneath the Cottian Alps and not far from the French border. Woodland, pasture and steep local roads shape this high-valley setting, where settlements remain closely tied to the surrounding terrain. Roure belongs to a part of western Piedmont in which Occitan language and traditions have long been an important element of local identity. Browse other webcams across Piedmont and the Cottian Alps to place this valley setting in a wider geographic context.

Piedmont occupies Italy’s northwestern corner, between the Alps, the Apennines and the Po Valley. The Po, Italy’s longest river, begins in the Cottian Alps and flows east across the region’s plains, while vine-covered hills define the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato areas. Turin, Piedmont’s principal city, was the first capital of unified Italy from 1861 to 1865 and remains closely associated with the House of Savoy, grand boulevards and chocolate-making. Beyond the city, the region’s identity ranges from Alpine valleys to rice fields around Vercelli and renowned wine country. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Piedmont.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.