Ceresole Reale

Ceresole Reale is a mountain municipality in the Orco Valley located in the Metropolitan City of Turin at approximately 1,620 meters elevation. The settlement sits within a large Alpine basin surrounded by rocky slopes, forests, and open meadows that open toward the Gran Paradiso massif.

The settlement gained importance through royal hunting lodges built by the House of Savoy when they ruled the region. The family used the mountain terrain for their private hunting expeditions.

The inhabitants of Ceresole Reale maintain traditional Alpine customs through seasonal festivals and events that highlight local mountain food preparation techniques.

Marked hiking trails depart from here to reach surrounding peaks and mountain lakes in the area. The Gran Paradiso National Park visitor center can advise on trail conditions and seasonal accessibility before you head out.

A large dam built between 1925 and 1931 created an artificial lake that now shapes the landscape. The reservoir catches water from the Orco River and has become a defining feature of the local environment.

Location: Metropolitan City of Turin

Elevation above the sea: 1,620 m

Shares border with: Groscavallo, Noasca, Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, Valsavarenche, Bonneval-sur-Arc, Val-d'Isère

Website: http://comune.ceresolereale.to.it

GPS coordinates: 45.43195,7.23571

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:55