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Laghe Day Trip from Turin for non wine enthusiast?

Posted by (California) on

I'm arriving at Casselle airport in July. I visited Turin and Aosta once, over 10 years ago.

Main interests are scenery so I'd like to spend a couple of nights in Turin then drive to Aosta for Montebianco from the Italian side (I've been to Chamonix, been up to Aiguille du Midi) and possibly Breuil-Cervina as well.

In my previous visit, Courmayeur and Breuil-Cervina were both closed. It was early June and I believe Courmayeur had an avalanche warning.

So I'm thinking in terms of 3 nights in Aosta, 4 nights in Aosta. Then I'd return the car and train to Malpensa,, from which I'd drive to Ticino.

But I'm considering maybe spending an extra night in Torino to drive down to Laghe. I'm not necessarily interested in winery visits or wine tastings -- would be driving anyways.

Instead I'm more interested in scenery like La Morra and Grizane Cavour, to see how the landscapes compare to Val d'Orcia.

Is it worth the extra day/night? Or is the appeal of Laghe more limited if one isn't an oenophile?

Posted by
7 posts

Hi,
I think it makes sense to stay an extra night in Turin and drive to La Morra.
In July Skyway Monte Bianco will be open, it is closed now till 24th of May, you could get your ticket in advance https://www.montebianco.com/en/info/rates-skyway-monte-bianco and book your lunch at Punta Helbronner (it will allow to get an extra time there). I usually stay there for about one hour and take a round trip with the gondola Panoramic to Aiguille du Midi.
Hanna

Posted by
130 posts

I did add a day in Torino.

But I will definitely visit the Sacra di San Michele and then maybe also drive down to Langhe as well on a different day.

My visit to Montebianco would be in July.

Are you saying it's advisable to book early?

One issue with going to peaks is whether on a given day it will be clear enough at the top.

Posted by
7 posts

The Sacra di San Michele is another great place to visit. You will need a half day to visit it.
For Skyway Cablecar I usually book tickets for my family earlier, but I live in Aosta and know the cablecar area quite well.
As you wrote it might be the issue with the wheather (I usually use the 3bmeteo website).

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