The Western Piedmont Territories of the Occitan Valleys

The rural and agrarian landscape

The territory of the Germanasca Valley includes the Germanasca River basin with its tributaries, from its source till it meets with the Chisone River in the vicinity of Pomaretto. The area is characterized by a certain degree of uniformity with the central structure consisting of the alpine mountains with altitudes exceeding 3,000 m in some cases (Gran Queyron, Bric Ghinivert), while there are some substantial differences in the southernmost part where the ridge areas differ in form and slope from the underlying gradient slopes. On the other hand in the surrounding areas of the Germanasca River, there are less but more uniform slopes.

The range of short valley gorges currently named Germanasca Valley is an area largely known for the Waldensian culture which, although defined in a religious context, has affected the lives of the community in the manner of settlements and association, as documented in numerous museums: life in these valleys is cohesive and retains a strong identity.

The road system is fragmented and is characterized by a system of mountain passes; just one pass – of local importance – has been used in the past to cut across the alpine ridge (col d'Abriès), without building an appropriate two-directional road system.
In the upper alpine areas, it is particularly interesting to note the presence of a road system and mule trails that link the various currently abandoned military structures which give great impact to the landscape.

The most populated areas are found in the narrow mouth of the valley, from Pomaretto to Perrero, the historic capital of the valleys. There are numerous old villages and districts in the forests and pastures along the slopes, which are often characterized by traditional building constructions especially those for community use.

There are significant and historic traces of mining-related legacies: talc (the famous "Alpine White" known throughout Europe since the 1700s and which is still being extracted and processed today in one of the most important mining complexes of Italy), graphite, copper and iron ore that have defined the valley since the Middle Ages. This patrimony is given importance in the Eco-museum of the Mines.

Routes

Products

I prodotti, attribuiti al territorio sulla base dei comuni elencati e definiti dal Piano Paesaggistico Regionale, possono essere segnalati anche in territori in cui la produzione è marginale.

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Recipe

Torta di patate

Preparation

Lessate le patate, sbucciatele, schiacciatele e mescolatele a lungo con le uova battute, il pecorino grattugiato, prezzemolo, aglio e timo tritati, sale e pepe.
Preparate la sfoglia impastando farina e sale con l'acqua necessaria a ottenere una massa di buona consistenza, che dovrà riposare in frigorifero per una ventina di minuti.
Ungete con olio una teglia da forno, stendete la sfoglia e ricoprite con il composto di patate. Infornate a 180°C per 40 minuti e servite come contorno a piatti di carne.