CESANA T.SE The Green Marble Quarries

The route starts in front of the Tourist Office of Cesana (Piazza Vittorio Amedeo, 3) at about 1350 meters above sea level. Immediately you cross the Ripa on the flowered bridge which gives access to the central core of the village; just after the bridge turn left onto Via XXIV Maggio and follow it completely until the asphalt gives way to a wide dirt track that always runs along the river, and shortly becomes a path in the middle of the forest. In a clearing at 1390 meters, after about 1.8 km there is a three-way junction: leave the straight path along the Ripa, ignore the one that goes back towards Cesana, and take the path that climbs to the Green Marble quarries on the right at a large wooden sign with various indications; the path immediately becomes steep in the thick forest, and after crossing a stream it intersects at 1555 meters the dirt road coming from Bousson, which is taken uphill to the right. After a couple of switchbacks, at 1660 meters is the entrance tunnel to the underground quarry, at the next switchback an exceptional panoramic spot with a small table, and finally the open-air quarry at 1720 meters where path n°2 ends.

Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the environment and season.

From Turin follow signs for the North Ring Road towards Trafori - Frejus. Take the A32 motorway towards Bardonecchia and exit at Monginevro Sestriere. At the tunnel exit continue on the right towards Cesana.

Accessible by public transport.

Train from Torino P.N to Bardonecchia (stops: Oulx-Cesana-Claviere-Sestriere) + Arriva Bus line 285 from Oulx to Cesana.

Parking available shortly after Piazza Vittorio Amedeo, along Viale V Novembre (direction Bousson) paying attention to parking time restrictions or, continuing along the same avenue, at the free parking lot opposite the ski lifts.

Before undertaking any hike it is recommended to check weather bulletins or ask for information at local Tourist Offices.

It is good practice not to undertake a hike alone, always inform someone about your destination.

Do not litter but carry your waste with you, possibly collecting waste left by others.

The indicated traveling times are approximate and may vary depending on weather conditions and personal ability.

Refreshment points in Cesana

Fountain in Cesana and no fountains along the route.