Day 3: Gardetta plateau, Italian geological heritage

There are plenty of reasons to stop at Elva: they all speak of a journey through time, through the history of men and women of the mountains. An Occitan alpine civilization which has known how to live surrounded by a grandiose and extraordinary nature.

Visit the parish church and its famous frescoes by Hans Clemer, a Flemish painter from the 15th century.

Also visit the Pels Museum, dedicated to the incredible story of Elva's hair collectors who made wigs sold in all the courts of Europe.

The hamlet of Elva is home to many points of interest:

- the parish church and its famous frescoes by Hans Clemer, a Flemish painter from the XNUMXth century who worked in the service of the Marquisate of Saluces;

- the Pels museum, dedicated to the incredible story of Elva's hair collectors who made wigs sold in all the courts of Europe; and

- a hotel with a wellness spa.

Information:
Elva's church is open during the day;
Pels Museum +39 340.9846508;
Hotel Le Colonne +39 335 5736255