Piedmont Bed and Breakfast - Holiday rooms for rent in the mountains between Italy and Switzerland

Piedmont - This holiday bed and breakfast lies in a fairy-tale mountain lodge on the borders of Italy and Switzerland. Perfect for skiers, walkers and lovers of beautiful mountain scenery.

A feature of the place is the Walser Community, who still keep alive their ancient culture and language. They originated in German-speaking Switzerland and the dialect and folklore is lovingly preserved by the inhabitants of Macugnaga. This area of Valesia is peppered with villages founded by religious sects from the Swiss Valais (Walser) who came here in the 13th century seeking sanctuary and the freedom to worship. As well as hearing people in the shops speaking a language frozen in time, and based on Old German, you can see how these isolated hamlets worked and lived by visiting the Walser Museum, in the village of Pedemonte.

Also worth visiting at Staffa in the valley, you can find an ancient lime tree dating back to the 13th Century. There is also the La Guia gold mine at Borca. The mine is no longer worked, but was once the most prolific in Italy and there are guided tours. At certain times of the year, at Bannio Anzino and Calasca, you can watch the traditional Soldiers Parade, repeating ancient traditions dating back to the 17th century, accompanied by local music and folk dancing.

Set on the very borders of Italy and Switzerland and with a breathtakingly fresh mountain atmosphere, this is a lovely spot for your vacation in Italy, whether you want to ski, walk or simply relax. Contact the owners to find out more ... just click below.