Usseaux: Rifugio Selleries

Usseaux sits in the upper Chisone Valley in Piedmont, Italy, where small settlements lie among the slopes of the Cottian Alps. This mountain municipality includes the hamlets of Balboutet, Fraisse, Laux and Pourrières, connected by roads running above the Chisone stream. In Usseaux, painted murals on house walls portray rural work, animals and scenes from local life, giving its old lanes the character of an open-air gallery. Stone-and-wood Alpine buildings and communal fountains reflect the practical traditions of a high-valley community. Routes nearby lead towards the Assietta ridge, associated with the 1747 Battle of Assietta. Move on to other webcams in Piedmont to compare Alpine valleys and settlements around the Chisone Valley.

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.