Angrogna

Access

Angrogna is easily reached from Pinerolo and Turin along the Val Pellice provincial road, passing through Torre Pellice and up the valley; rail and motorway links are available in the Pinerolo plain, while the nearest airport is Turin-Caselle. Car parks and main services can be found in the main town and the main hamlets.

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Introduction

Angrogna is a small mountain municipality located in the Metropolitan City of Turin, within the historical and naturalistic heart of the Valli Valdesi, in Piedmont. Its territory covers an area of about 39 km², with an altitude ranging from 542 to 2,830 metres above sea level; the main centre is located at an altitude of 782 metres. The current population is around 800, and the municipality has numerous hamlets and historical villages, many of which are perfectly set in an Alpine landscape of forests, pastures and open slopes on the Pellice Valley.

Description

The history of Angrogna is deeply linked to the Waldensian movement: in fact, since the Middle Ages, the valley became a refuge for the Protestant community, resistant to religious persecution and a crossroads for secret assemblies, synods and important moments of the Reformation. Landmarks include the Barma Mounastira, the 'Cuiza dla tana' (cave where clandestine cults took place), the Pra' del Torno and the monumental area of Chanforan, which commemorates the famous synod of 1532. Several cult buildings, such as the Waldensian temples of the Capoluogo, Ciabas, Serre and Pradeltorno, bear witness to the local cultural and religious vitality.
The natural landscape, made up of streams, alpine pastures and still intact alpine habitats, favours hikes and walks to scenic and historical spots. The valley is characterised by a varied environment, with the presence of rock engravings, traditional stone buildings, historic mule tracks, woods and pastures that rise up to the peaks of the Cottian Alps.
Angrogna's culture proudly preserves its Waldensian heritage: religious traditions, songs, summer festivals and testimonies of faith have shaped the community's identity. Among other curiosities, the place name is said to derive from the Piedmontese word "grôgno" ("bump", referring to the bumpy location), or from the ancient Gallic "agranio" ("blackthorn"). The economy is historically based on mountain agriculture and pastoralism, with the production of cheese, honey and chestnuts, while handicrafts and cultural and nature tourism are important resources today. The Beckwith schools, the Women's Museum at Serre and the numerous cultural events keep the innovative and social spirit of the area alive.
Angrogna is considered a privileged destination for hiking: the path towards Pra' del Torno, the itineraries that follow Waldensian history and the routes along the old partisan paths represent a hiking heritage rich in charm and memory. There are also medium-commitment walks such as the ring of Monte Servin and the ring of Valle Angrogna, as well as the ascent to Colle della Vaccera, an important scenic junction at an altitude of 1,480 metres. The nature makes possible seasonal activities such as trekking, nature walks, cycling and historical observation.

Information

Area:38.88 sq km
Altitude: 782m
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Number of inhabitants:870
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Bordering municipalities:Bricherasio, Luserna San Giovanni, Perrero, Prali,Pramollo, Prarostino, San Germano Chisone, Torre Pellice, Villar Pellice
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