Via Francigena of the Susa Valley from Moncenisio | Stage 2 Susa-Bussoleno

Leaving behind the Roman and medieval remains of Susa, from the railway station continue toward Urbiano, a hamlet of Mompantero: an ancient settlement testified by the remains of a Roman aqueduct, known for the folk rite of January 31st called Fora l’Ours!, during which the imminent end of winter is celebrated with a performance of capturing the bear awakened from hibernation.

The route continues towards San Giuliano and Chiodo, hamlets of Susa, passing farmhouses and cultivated meadows, until reaching the first houses of Foresto (Municipality of Bussoleno) and the Chapel of Madonna delle Grazie, whose fresco cycle about the life of the Virgin is attributed to the Toulousian Anthoyne de Lhonye, active in the Susa Valley around 1462. A short detour leads to the Nature Reserve of the Orrido di Foresto, an impressive gorge carved by the millennial passage of water: nearby remain the ruins of a mill and a lazaretto.

Passing on the right the seat of the Orsiera Rocciavrè Park, the Ancient Road of Foresto leads to Bussoleno.

The route on the left bank branches off from the main one continuing on corso Bruno Peirolo behind the railway station, then strada Chianocco, equipped with a sidewalk.