A path for everyone through chestnut woods, clearings, and breathtaking views... in search of the twilight inhabitants: the owls.
Parking is at the entrance to the village of Venaus, near the statue of a large stag. From the road you can directly enter the owl path, which gently climbs through wooded areas and meadows, or enter the village along Via Roma and, after the parish church, turn left onto Via Perosa and then left again onto Via Giaglione, rejoining the classic route. After the hairpin bend of Via Giaglione on the road, you return to the woods and continue the ascent until you reach the connecting road between the villages of Venaus and Giaglione. Crossing this road, continue with a series of four hairpin bends plus another two after about 700 meters. You then reach the Titabò Chapel, the end point of the excursion.
Author’s recommendation
To increase the chances of spotting owls, it is recommended to walk the path at dusk.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Always check the weather forecast before starting the path.
Walking times are indicative and may vary according to your abilities.
Public transport
By train, from Torino Porta Nuova via the Torino - Susa line to Susa, then Arriva line bus: Line 286 (Susa/Novalesa) - Every day except Sunday
Directions
From Turin by car, take the A32 motorway, Susa exit. From Susa continue on the SS25 of Moncenisio and after 2km, at the junction, take the direction Venaus Novalesa
Parking
Parking on Via Roma or Piazza della Marghera
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Fraternali - No. 3 Val Susa, Val Cenischia, Rocciamelone, Val Chisone - 1:25,000
Author’s map recommendations
Fraternali - No. 3 Val Susa, Val Cenischia, Rocciamelone, Val Chisone - 1:25,000
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Equipment
Suitable footwear, clothing, and equipment for a mountain hike are recommended.
Bring enough water with you.
If walking the path at dusk or at night, bring a torch or headlamp.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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