ALA DI STURA AL-BA trail up to Pian della Mussa

Our main proposal is linked to the Ala-Balme trail (or AL-BA), which starting from the village of Ala di Stura ascends to Balme and, if desired, further up to the famous Pian della Mussa.

The Pian della Mussa is the plateau encountered when descending from the Arnas pass that connects the French part of Savoy to the Italian one. The plateau is mentioned among the possible passing routes of the Holy Shroud, which crossed Val d'Ala in 1535, and has been frequented since ancient times for the summer exploitation of the surrounding pastures, used for the production of Balme toma cheese.

Here, multiple accommodations can offer a moment of refreshment before tackling the descent on the same type of route.

However, at least 3 distinct routes are available that, relying on different sides of the Valley, while sharing a good part of the path along the Stura Valley, provide suggestive and always panoramic alternatives.

The numerous accommodations present in the Valley (our partners whom we will be pleased to recommend) are available for charming stays and organizing aperitifs or dinners based on local typical products.