Entracque: Rifugio Pagarì

Few settlements in Piedmont have a history as closely tied to alpine hydropower as Entracque. Set in the Gesso Valley beneath the Maritime Alps, near the French border, it is surrounded by a high-mountain environment of forests, pastures and steep valleys. Much of the municipality reaches into the protected territory of the Alpi Marittime Natural Park, a refuge for Alpine wildlife and a starting point for routes into the range. Above the town, the Chiotas and Rovina reservoirs form part of the Luigi Einaudi pumped-storage power station, one of Italy’s major hydroelectric works. Entracque combines the scale of Alpine engineering with the measured life of a long-established community in the Province of Cuneo. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Entracque and Piedmont.

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.