Discover Monfol: Nature Trails and Mountain History
Accommodation in Monfol
Monfol is located on a rocky promontory and is an important access point to Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Nature Park. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Monfol can therefore primarily assess the village based on their preferred balance between trails, nature and mountain history. The character of the destination arises from the combination of paths through the landscape, regional viewpoints and traces of former military and agricultural use.
Hiking, mountain biking and winter trails
From Monfol, the Daniele-Arlaud Hut can be reached on foot or by mountain bike, and in winter also with snowshoes. The hut is located along the GTA hiking trails, the Grande Traversata delle Alpi, and the Via Alpina between Salbertrand in the Susa Valley and Usseaux in the Chisone Valley. This means that different ways of exploring the area come together nearby: longer trail connections, mountain bike tours and winter exploration on snowshoes.
In the wider area around Monfol, Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Nature Park offers 16 marked hiking trails with a total length of around 70 kilometres. The unpaved roads in the nature park are closed to motorised traffic and are freely accessible on foot, by bicycle, on skis or with snowshoes. This allows you to choose between extensive hikes and various non-motorised activities when planning your trip.
Trails between Monfol and the surrounding area
An asphalt road that is open all year round connects Gran Villard with Monfol. From Monfol, an 800-metre-long unpaved road also leads to the equipped Ser Blanc area. A forest path runs from Monfol into Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Nature Park and onwards to the hamlet of Montagne Seu.
The Salbertrand–Monfol route also has a clear regional connection: it leads from the seat of Gran Bosco Nature Park along a forest track to the hamlet of Monfol and follows the military road leading to the Assietta. The various trail connections make it clear that Monfol is not merely a single viewpoint, but is linked to several landscapes and valley settings.
Chapel, views and former use
Monfol was formerly the summer pasture of the Gad hamlet, where livestock grazed during the summer season. Between the houses are two former casemates that once guarded the military road leading uphill to the Assietta. These historical traces are directly visible in the village and complement the natural experiences with an insight into the former use of the mountain region.
Monfol is home to a small chapel dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. From the Chapel of Saint Bartholomew, the view extends across the Alta Valle di Susa and to the branching valleys of Bardonecchia and Cesana. The feast of Saint Bartholomew is celebrated in Monfol every year around 24 August. The date depends on the availability of the parish priest from Oulx; the celebration includes the blessing of homemade bread.
Holiday apartment in Monfol: combining nature and culture
When deciding whether a holiday apartment in Monfol suits your travel plans, your preferred daily activities are a useful starting point. Active days can take you to the Daniele-Arlaud Hut, into the nature park or along the trails towards Montagne Seu. Those also looking for regional history and a distinctive viewpoint will find these themes at the former casemates and the Chapel of Saint Bartholomew, right in the village. The seasonal options range from hikes and bicycle tours to routes on skis or with snowshoes.
More places for planning your trip
If you would like to compare other places in the same region in addition to Monfol, you can also look at Roletto, Caselle Torinese, Scarmagno, Champlas Seguin, Ciriè, Villafranca Piemonte, Vestignè or Fiano.
For the overarching travel overview: Turin.
