Archaeological Heritage Day of the Susa Valley 2026

The Archaeological Heritage Day of the Valle di Susa returns on Sunday, September 27: an event, coordinated by the Valle Susa Tesori enhancement plan, to promote the richness and the widespread nature of the archaeological heritage of the area.

From 10 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:30 PM to 6 PM, the archaeological sites of 14 municipalities in the Valley will open their doors with the possibility of free guided tours.
The theme of the seventeenth edition, which will be expressed at the various sites based on the locations and historical periods referenced, is "Heritage in Danger."

• In Salbertrand, the Ecomuseum Colombano Romean will open the doors of the Hydraulic Mill of Martinet, an ancient hydraulic factory that is an example of industrial archaeology, and the Hotel Dieu, a shelter for pilgrims of medieval origins that has undergone an interesting restoration intervention.

The day will be an opportunity to discuss Colombano Romean and the 500 years of the Pertus, an incredible hydraulic work excavated in about 7 years starting from 1526, and the significance of the Ecomuseum, which for thirty years (it was established by the Piedmont Region in 1996) has protected and enhanced the rich and delicate heritage of material and immaterial culture of the Salbertrand area and the Upper Valley of Susa.

• In Villar Focchiardo, the Certosa di Montebenedetto will be open for visits in the Orsiera Rocciavrè Natural Park.

Starting at 10:00 AM, guided tours will explore the historical-archaeological information of the site, organized by ARA - Cultural Association for Art Restoration Archaeology. Duration is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Reservation required at arterestauroarcheologia@gmail.com or call 340.6318300

The Archaeological Heritage Day of the Valle di Susa is organized by “Valle di Susa. Treasures of Art and Alpine Culture,” in collaboration with the Superintendency of Archeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape for the Metropolitan City of Turin and local associations.

All the sites listed below will be open for visits on Sunday, September 27:

    Almese, Roman villa and the refuge of San Mauro
    Avigliana, castle, city walls, priory, and church of San Bartolomeo
    Bussoleno, Varesio mill museum, Casa Aschieri
    Caselette, Roman villa
    Chianocco, castle, chapel of Sant'Ippolito, fortified house, parish church of Saints Peter and Paul
    Condove, castle of Conte Verde, church of San Rocco, church of San Pietro, and Col forge
    Gravere, Rugèt mine
    Novalesa, archaeological museum, and abbey of Saints Peter and Andrew
    Salbertrand, Ecomuseum Colombano Romean, Hydraulic Mill of Martinet, and Hotel Dieu
    San Giorio, cup-marked rocks near the chapel of the Count
    Sant'Ambrogio di Torino, municipal tower, parish church of San Giovanni Vincenzo, and bell tower
    Susa, historical – archaeological sites
    Vaie, Prehistory Laboratory Museum
    Villar Focchiardo, Certosa di Montebenedetto