Run with a view: Sassi-Superga

One of the best-known symbols of Turin: the Basilica of Superga dominates the entire city with its iconic skyline. Reaching it on foot from its base, from the Sassi district, evokes the immortal emotions that surround this place. This loop trail starts from Strada Cartman, from bus stop no. 59, and reaches the Borghi Tetti Bertoglio, then the Beria Grande farmhouse from where you can already admire a first picturesque view of the city. Continuing through the dense woods of the hill, you follow trail 26 up to Strada dei Colli, commonly called the panoramic road. You will need to follow the asphalt for a stretch until the last hairpin bend of the climb to the basilica where, near a water fountain, excellent for refreshing and drinking, you take the last pedestrian ascent segment that brings you right to the square in front of the basilica. An unmissable photo with the pronaos and the dome, and another from the balcony overlooking the city enjoying recognizing the main symbols of the city such as: the Mole Antonelliana, the skyscrapers, the Juventus stadium, the airfield, reaching with your gaze the entrance of the Val Susa, dominated by the Sacra di San Michele and Monte Musinè. To the west unmistakable the skyline of the King of Stone, his majesty Monviso. Many will know the tragic story of the Grande Torino team which at the peak of its success, returning from a friendly match in Portugal, crashed against the hill of Superga while about to land. On the back of the imposing basilica, it is possible to see the stele in memory of the legendary team, it was May 4, 1949. Then begins the steep and “stony” descent with trail 28 and, upon reaching the intermediate station of Pian Gambino, you will cross the asphalt road Sassi Superga to resume the trail that will lead you to Villa Richelmy, along trail 27, finally back to Sassi crossing Pino Nuovo road to return to Strada Mongreno, conveniently at a bus stop (Bighenti) or at the end in Piazza Giovanni dalle Bande Nere. A trail with medium distance and elevation gain but with great landscape and historical-cultural richness.