Riserva naturale del Ponte del Diavolo

The Riserva naturale del Ponte del Diavolo is a regional nature reserve in the Turin area covering about 30 hectares of diverse habitats along a mountain stream. A single Gothic arch bridges the river below, while the land supports black locust, alders, and willows across the slope.

The Gothic arch was built in 1378 using funds raised from a wine tax collected over a decade. The nature reserve itself was formally established in 1993 under regional law.

The reserve takes its name from the medieval arch that spans the gorge, which served as a crucial landmark for people in the region for centuries. Today, visitors come to experience how this historic structure connects past and landscape.

The area is accessible through marked trails that connect different points throughout the reserve, allowing visitors to explore the landscape at their own pace. The management office in Lanzo Torinese can provide guidance for your visit.

The reserve contains about 21 geological formations known as giant's kettles, which were first documented in 1882. These natural depressions were carved by water erosion and create distinct landscape features at varying elevations.