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Cesana Torinese is a town and municipality in the Alps of Northern Italy in the region of Piedmont.
At an elevation of 1354 mt above sea level, Cesana Torinese is located at the foot of Mont Chaberton at 3130 mt on the French Alps border.
Cesana's picturesque mountain scenery and healthy mountain air make it an attractive year-round destination.
It is one of Europe’s most famous ski locations.

Località turistica sulle incantevoli Alpi Piemontesi in Alta Val Susa, cuore delle Montagne Olimpiche, sede dei XX Giochi Olimpici Invernali Torino 2006.
Cesana Torinese è situata a circa 90 km da Torino e a soli 10 km dal confine francese in Alta Valle Susa, a 1354 metri di altitudine s.l.m, ai piedi del Monte Chaberton (3.130 mt), alla confluenza dei torrenti Ripa e Piccola Dora che scende dal Colle del Monginevro
L'economia del paese è oggi fortemente legata al turismo, soprattutto al turismo invernale.
È infatti sede di un'importante e rinomata stazione sciistica internazionale facente parte del comprensorio della Vialattea.
A quota 1700 mt sulle pendici del Monte Fraiteve sorge l'incantevole e rinomata stazione sciistica di Sansicario, luogo di svago, divertimento, sport e relax, edificata dal celebre architetto francese Laurent Chappis a partire dagli anni '70, un posto unico ed impareggiabile al mondo in mezzo alla natura incontaminata.
Inoltre sul versante dei Monti della Luna sorge Sagnalonga, frazione di Cesana Torinese, il villaggio più alto d'Europa, è composto da villini alpini raccolti in mezzo alla pineta (2000 m) e sul ripiano del Colle Bercia (2230 m), zona conosciuta agli appassionati di sci e di montagna con il nome di Monti della Luna, è collegata al capoluogo con seggiovie e una carrozzabile panoramica.
Le origini di Cesana Torinese risalgono addirittura all'Alto Medioevo.
Grazie alla sua posizione ebbe da sempre sempre un importante ruolo strategico militare. La costruzione di strade ne fece un crocevia obbligato per i commerci. Parallelamente all'attività commerciale gli abitanti praticavano nei secoli passati l'agricoltura e la pastorizia.
Oggi Cesana Torinese è sempre un importante punto di comunicazione verso la Francia e l'Europa ma anche una località di residenza stagionale o di fine settimana e di turismo invernale ed estivo.
Attraverso una ricognizione delle sue numerose frazioni e borgate è, infatti, possibile riscoprire i segni della storia, dell'arte, delle tradizioni e di un patrimonio di culture, di antichi e nobili mestieri.
Cesana Torinese è, inoltre, il punto di partenza per effettuare diverse escursioni al fine godere delle bellezze naturalistiche della montagna nonché la sede adatta per praticare gli sport invernali.
Cesana Torinese è stata una delle sedi di gare delle XX Olimpiadi Invernali di Torino 2006.
Nella località di San Sicario Alto si sono disputate le competizioni di Super Gigante e Discesa Libera di Sci Alpino Femminile; nella zona dell'Olympic Centre le competizioni del Biathlon mentre in località Pariol le competizioni di Bob, Skeleton e Slittino.


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'''Cesana Torinese''' (French ''Césanne'') is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) in the [[Metropolitan City of Turin]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] region [[Piedmont]], located about {{convert|70|km|mi}} west of [[Turin]], on the border with France. Cesana is a popular winter ski resort, being connected to both Sansicario/Sestriere and Claviere/Montgenevre via chairlifts and gondolas. A run connecting Sagnalonga Monti della luna to Cesana is currently being renovated and will be open from 2022.
During the summer, Cesana is a popular holiday destination, famous for its many trekking and alpine lakes in the neighbouring areas.


==Geography==
Cesana Torinese covers 12,130 [[hectare|ha]]<ref name=charter>City Charter of Cesana Torinese; article 3 ([http://www.comune.cesana.to.it/it/il-comune/statuto-comunale.aspx Statuto comunale: Art. 3; Territorio e sede comunale] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204102215/http://www.comune.cesana.to.it/it/il-comune/statuto-comunale.aspx |date=2016-02-04 }})</ref> and is bordered by the comune of [[Oulx]] on the north, [[France]] on the south, the comunes of [[Sauze di Cesana]] and [[Sestriere]] on the east, and the comune of [[Claviere]] and France on the west.<ref name=charter/>

==History==
[[File:Bousson campanile.jpg|thumb|left|The church of Madonna della Neve]]

Cesana Torinese is sited on the route of the Roman road leading from the [[Po Valley]] to Gaul. During the Middle Ages the road lost its commercial importance but retained its military significance. Cesana was controlled by the [[List of counts of Albon and dauphins of Viennois|counts of Albon and dauphins of Viennois]] until the second half of the 14th century, when he ceded the lands and title to France.

In 1155 [[Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor]] authorised the dauphin [[Guigues V of Albon]] to mint silver coins in Cesana - from 1281 the coins bore the dauphins' symbol of a dolphin, which was also shown in all local coats of arms. In 1343, with the dauphins' concession, the [[Escarton Republic]] was born, on lands now divided between France and Italy. Cesana thus found itself in Escarton d'Oulx until 1713, when it was ceded to the [[Savoyard state]] by the [[Treaty of Utrecht]].

Between the 14th and 17th centuries the Cesana valley was damaged directly and indirectly by the wars of religion, mainly fought against the "[[Waldensians|Waldensian heretics]]" in the Valle Chisone. During the [[War of the Spanish Succession]] (1701-1714) the territory was attacked and conquered by French troops. In the 18th century Cesana's strategic importance declined until an era when new roads were constructed and the town once again benefited from commercial traffic.

In 1928 some previously independent towns ([[Désèrtes]], [[Bousson]], [[Fenils]], [[Mollières]], Solomiac and [[Thures]]) were merged with that of Cesana. Cesana was one of the venues for the [[2006 Winter Olympics]], hosting the biathlon, women's alpine skiing, [[bobsleigh]], [[luge]] and [[skeleton (sport)|skeleton]]. It also hosted the biathlon for the [[2007 Winter Universiade]].

==Twin cities==
*{{flagicon|Italy}} [[Reggio Calabria]], [[Italy]]

== See also ==
* [[Punta Ramiere]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.comune.cesana.to.it/ Official website]
* [http://www.comune.cesana.to.it/ Official website]

{{Province of Turin}}


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[[Category:Cities and towns in Piedmont]]


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Latest revision as of 02:47, 19 May 2023

Not to be confused with Cesena.
Cesana Torinese
Comune
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Cesana Torinese is located in Italy
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Cesana Torinese is located in Piedmont
Cesana Torinese
Cesana Torinese
Cesana Torinese (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°57′N 6°48′E / 44.950°N 6.800°E / 44.950; 6.800
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
FrazioniBousson, Désèrtes, Fénils, Mollierès, Solomiac, Thures, Champlas Seguin, Rhuilles, San Sicario Borgo, San Sicario Alto, Pra Claud
Government
 • MayorRoberto Vaglio
Area
[1]
 • Total
121.70 km2 (46.99 sq mi)
Elevation
1,354 m (4,442 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
 • Total
946
 • Density7.8/km2 (20/sq mi)
DemonymCesanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10054
Dialing code0122
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Saint dayJune 24
WebsiteOfficial website

Cesana Torinese (French Césanne) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Turin, on the border with France. Cesana is a popular winter ski resort, being connected to both Sansicario/Sestriere and Claviere/Montgenevre via chairlifts and gondolas. A run connecting Sagnalonga Monti della luna to Cesana is currently being renovated and will be open from 2022. During the summer, Cesana is a popular holiday destination, famous for its many trekking and alpine lakes in the neighbouring areas.

Geography

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Cesana Torinese covers 12,130 ha[3] and is bordered by the comune of Oulx on the north, France on the south, the comunes of Sauze di Cesana and Sestriere on the east, and the comune of Claviere and France on the west.[3]

History

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The church of Madonna della Neve

Cesana Torinese is sited on the route of the Roman road leading from the Po Valley to Gaul. During the Middle Ages the road lost its commercial importance but retained its military significance. Cesana was controlled by the counts of Albon and dauphins of Viennois until the second half of the 14th century, when he ceded the lands and title to France.

In 1155 Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor authorised the dauphin Guigues V of Albon to mint silver coins in Cesana - from 1281 the coins bore the dauphins' symbol of a dolphin, which was also shown in all local coats of arms. In 1343, with the dauphins' concession, the Escarton Republic was born, on lands now divided between France and Italy. Cesana thus found itself in Escarton d'Oulx until 1713, when it was ceded to the Savoyard state by the Treaty of Utrecht.

Between the 14th and 17th centuries the Cesana valley was damaged directly and indirectly by the wars of religion, mainly fought against the "Waldensian heretics" in the Valle Chisone. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) the territory was attacked and conquered by French troops. In the 18th century Cesana's strategic importance declined until an era when new roads were constructed and the town once again benefited from commercial traffic.

In 1928 some previously independent towns (Désèrtes, Bousson, Fenils, Mollières, Solomiac and Thures) were merged with that of Cesana. Cesana was one of the venues for the 2006 Winter Olympics, hosting the biathlon, women's alpine skiing, bobsleigh, luge and skeleton. It also hosted the biathlon for the 2007 Winter Universiade.

Twin cities

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ a b City Charter of Cesana Torinese; article 3 (Statuto comunale: Art. 3; Territorio e sede comunale Archived 2016-02-04 at the Wayback Machine)
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