Monti Pelati, Nature reserve in Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy.
Monti Pelati is a nature reserve spanning about 146 hectares along the Chiusella stream, featuring bare hills at the western edge of Ivrea's moraine formation. The area displays distinctive geology with dark green peridotite rocks and specialized plant life adapted to this terrain.
The reserve was established in 1993 through Regional Law No. 29 and placed under management by the Metropolitan City of Turin. This protection recognized the ecological value of this geologically distinctive landscape.
The region supplied olivine and magnesite for ceramic production starting in the 1700s, shaping the local way of life and making it a key production center. Communities in the area built their economy around extracting and processing these minerals.
The reserve is accessible via the Turin-Aosta highway at the San Giorgio exit, or by train to Ivrea followed by bus service. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and bring weather protection, as the exposed hills offer little shade.
The area is home to roughly 70 bird species that benefit from the special soil composition and mineral-rich conditions. This diversity makes it an important stopover for migratory birds and raptors.
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