Piedmont is situated in the northwest of Italy it borders France to the west, to the north lies
Valle d’Aosta and Switzerland and to the east is Lombardy with the fashion capital of Milan; it
also touches a small part of Emilia Romagna, the internationally renowned region of cheeses and hams.
To the south is the rocky strip of Liguria that separates South Piedmont from the sea by only 30 kilometres.
The mountains, the Alps to the northwest and the Apennines to the south cover a large part of this
territory giving Piedmont it’s unique name, ‘the foot hills’, providing breathtaking
scenery, great skiing, nature reserves and many historical and cultural sights from castles to hill top
villages and abbeys.
Of great interest are the Piedmontese hills, from the Monferrato to the Langhe they have become
famous throughout the world for ‘enogastronomia’, the perfect marriage of the natural products
available here, the cheeses, the pasta, the truffles and the wines.
The enchanting area of the lakes, in particular Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, steeped in natural
beauty are easily reachable from La Granica.
Turin, the original capital of Italy, is a city woven into a rich tapestry of art and culture,
with many world-class museums and the splendid residences of the Savoy family, the ruling dynasty of
Piedmont, which sprang up in the course of their reign. In every town or village you can uncover fragments
of this regions past whilst passing through their historic centers, visiting medieval castles or the
numerous museums you will find.
The region benefits from a continental climate
that makes every season a perfect season to visit in, you won’t be disappointed!