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FOLIAGE: ENJOY THE SPECTACLE OF AUTUMN

Guided walks to discover the colors of nature immersed in the woods of Oasi Zegna

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Foliage tourism has been growing for years all over the world. In October and November, the alpine terrain and botanical variety in Oasi Zegna, which varies in altitude between 800 and 2,000 meters, make it the ideal place to admire this wonderful spectacle of nature: an explosion of yellow, orange, red, brown, purple and violet. Six special weekends of excursions in contact with nature have been organized here to witness the transformation of the landscape when the trees’ foliage turns color before being shed. These weekends are planned around walks led by nature guides: easy itineraries, of around two hours, also suitable for small kids, in the beech woods of the Forest of Smiles and the majestic sweet chestnut woods at Brughiera.

SCHEDULED DATES19 and 20, 26 and 27 OCTOBER - 1, 2 and 3 NOVEMBER: immersed in the beech woods of the Forest of Smiles - Bocchetto Sessera
The dazzling colors of the trees, the golden light, the fragrance of wet leaves. Autumn unleashes new sensations in Oasi Zegna’s best loved wood, in Valsessera, one of the wildest zones in the area, where it will be possible to go on easy walks in the company of expert nature guides. An opportunity to admire an infinity of beech trees but also birch, silver fir, Norway spruce and larch, in their most magical garb, but also discover what marvelous beings trees are, as guide Stefano Maffeo explains: “Trees are intelligent and understand when winter is approaching. With falling temperatures, the shortening of the day and changes in luminous intensity, trees change the color of their leaves and then start to shed them. Because their foliage would become dangerous if weighed down by snow, threatening to break branches and compromise the stability of the trunk”. An important role in this process is played by chlorophyl, which is responsible for photosynthesis and the green color of leaves, which is no longer produced when the days get shorter and temperatures fall. And when chlorophyl decomposes, other pigments in the leaves, such as carotenoids or flavonoids, come out in all their splendor to create the kaleidoscopic foliage that then falls to the ground.

Meet up: Bocchetto Sessera - Bielmonte
Times: walks start at 10.00 (recommended for families with kids) and 14.00 and last around 2h/2h30’.
Recommended clothing: comfortable garments, including rainproof windbreaker, and hiking boots.

For further information and booking of excursions in the FOREST OF SMILES: Over Alp
9 and 10, 16 and 17 NOVEMBER: in the Brughiera woods - Trivero Valdilana
Four walks in the company of OverAlp guides for a day packed with nature and culture. After meeting up for breakfast at Agriturismo il Faggio, the morning will be spent on a guided excursion at Brughiera (near Trivero Valdilana), a magical place in which to regain harmony and wellbeing. It will be possible to witness the transformation of the sweet chestnuts, locusts and other deciduous species in the zone as they prepare for winter. The afternoon will be dedicated to culture, with a visit to the Santuario della Brughiera, one of the oldest sacred places in the area. This will be followed by a visit (short car ride) to Casa Zegna, Zegna Group’s Historical Archive, cultural center and museum with permanent and temporary exhibitions.
The walk will last around 2 and a half hours, while the cultural visits will take up the afternoon. There are various foodservice points in the area.

Meet up: Agriturismo Cascina il Faggio - Borgata Brughiera, Trivero Valdilana
Times: The walk will last around 2 and a half hours, while the cultural visits will take up the afternoon. There are various foodservice points in the area.
Recommended clothing: comfortable garments, including rainproof windbreaker, and hiking boots.

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