Viu: Colle del Lis
Colle del Lys has served as a mountain crossing between Piedmont’s Susa and Lanzo valleys since at least the 20th century. The pass stands on a ridge between the municipalities of Viù and Rubiana, where mountain roads and open slopes meet conifer woodland. It is closely associated with the Italian Resistance: the Colle del Lys Resistance Ecomuseum commemorates partisans killed here in 1944 during Nazi-Fascist repression. Roads reach the pass from both valleys, making it a frequent stopping point for day trips, cycling and walks in the surrounding uplands. Its broad paved area and mountain setting give it a practical role as a meeting place as well as a site of remembrance.
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Built around a mountain settlement in the Stura di Viù valley, Viù grew into a small Alpine commune in Piedmont’s Metropolitan City of Turin. This is one of the three Lanzo Valleys, where the Stura di Viù descends from the Graian Alps towards the plains west of Turin. Steep valley slopes, woods and high pastures shape the town’s surroundings rather than urban density. Mountain farming remains part of local identity, while the wider Lanzo area is associated with Toma di Lanzo, a traditional cow’s-milk cheese. Roads and footpaths lead on towards upper-valley hamlets and Alpine terrain. Find related webcams in the Lanzo Valleys and across the Graian Alps to build a fuller picture of Piedmont’s Alpine interior.
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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.
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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.
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