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Plan your visit to the Geopark
Plan your visit to the Sesia Val Grande Geopark and discover an area where geology, nature and culture intertwine to create a unique landscape.
In this section, you’ll find all the information you need to make the most of your visit: geotourism itineraries to explore the geological heritage; geosites of international significance; museums and visitor centres to learn more about the area’s distinctive features; guides to help you explore the area safely; and #GeoFood suggestions to discover the flavours linked to local history and geodiversity.
A starting point for creating an informed, sustainable experience full of discoveries.
Geotourism itineraries
Trails – usually hiking routes – designed to showcase the geological heritage, promote the Earth Sciences, encourage geotourism and, more generally, raise public awareness of environmental issues.
They enable visitors to learn about the many different types of rock that outcrop within the Geopark, to observe the landforms and to understand how they were formed: the rocks and the landscape’s features are clues left by the planet that allow us to understand its history – the trails to follow to discover its evolution.
There are currently 16 such trails in the Geopark.
The Geosites
Geosites represent the geodiversity of a territory, understood as the range of geological characteristics (including structural, mineralogical, petrographic, palaeontological, geomorphological, hydrogeological, pedological, sedimentological and georesource aspects) characteristic of a given area.
They are recognised on the basis of their scientific value, educational content and significance as geotourism destinations. They are classified according to their level of importance at international, national, regional or local level.
They may also be associated with additional attractions of an aesthetic, historical/archaeological and/or sporting nature. A total of 68 geosites have been identified within the Geopark’s territory.
Museums and visitor centres
Museums and permanent exhibition spaces enable visitors to discover and appreciate the region’s exceptional geological, natural and ethnographic heritage.
Visitor centres focused on hands-on activities and sensory experiences offer the opportunity to explore the area’s distinctive themes in greater depth, which can then be experienced first-hand during excursions, whether guided or self-guided.
GeoFood
GEOFood is a movement based on shared criteria and values regarding food resources, aimed at connecting farmers and food businesses with UNESCO Global Geoparks, with a view to developing and sharing common strategies for the promotion of local food, innovation, food education and research.
The GEOFood label defines the ‘quality’of the product based on local traditions and ancient knowledge, linked to the geological heritage that characterises each territory and its history; these elements form the core of the GEOFood label, which is to be pursued exclusively within UNESCO Global Geoparks and in association with their logo.
