Rassa
Renowned for the production of aromatic grappa and for the blueberry festival, Rassa is a picturesque village located at the confluence of the Gronda and Sorba streams. The two charming side valleys are named after them.
THE TOWN OF RASSA
The evocative environment provided by the narrow and elongated landscape endow the village of Rassa with typical traits and amazing views.
The Rassa valleys have been recognised as a Biotype of Regional Interest, and in 2006 the municipality was included in the list of Special Protection Areas.
In the small village, once rich in kilns and water-powered sawmills, you can visit the Brasei sawmill, a wonderful example of a still functioning water-powered sawmill, at the Rassa Wood Ecomuseum.
The parish church of the Holy Cross, which was enlarged in the 17th century and finely frescoed by two local artists, Orgiazzi and Avondo, is also very interesting
SPORTS AT RASSA
Trekking is one of the most popular sports practised here for the area’s mountainous terrain. Several trails presenting varying degrees of difficulty offer a wide choice for enthusiasts of this discipline. Examples include the itinerary of Fra Dolcino connecting Rassa with Trivero, or the Rassa – Oropa pilgrimage.
Mountaineering, ski mountaineering, climbing and mountain biking are also practised. You can cycle in a unique mountain landscape along the cycle path that connects the Mera alpine pasture to the Sorbella Valley and the town of Rassa.
River sports are also very common here due to the presence of streams, such as the Gronda and Sorba.
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