{"id":460,"date":"2019-10-23T10:42:13","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T08:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/italian-steps.com\/ai-piedi-delle-alpi\/"},"modified":"2019-12-11T18:00:03","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T17:00:03","slug":"at-the-foot-of-the-alps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/italian-steps.com\/en\/at-the-foot-of-the-alps\/","title":{"rendered":"At the foot of the Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542623600428{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #549ad8 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padding-titolo&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;testo-bianco&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/italian-steps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vignetta-titoli.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"71\" height=\"54\" \/>\u00a0 Piedmont<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;testo-bianco&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>At the foot of the Alps<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; 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the Alpine valleys, with the Fenestrelle fortress (the largest in Europe)<br \/>\n&#8211; the painted village of Usseaux<br \/>\n&#8211; the medieval architecture of the Sacra di San Michele<br \/>\n&#8211; the lively town of Pinerolo (with the historic center and the lively Saturday morning market) the Langhe hills (with the renowned wine cellars)<br \/>\n&#8211; the Savoy residences (Stupinigi Palace, Racconigi Castle, Venaria Reale, Rivoli Castle which hosts the Museum of Contemporary Art)<br \/>\n&#8211; Turin, a city rich in numerous historical and cultural attractions, but also perfect for those who love classy shopping and, of course, Juventus!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;438&#8243; img_size=&#8221;393&#215;360&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571821333037{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; 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The swimming pool in the magnificent park, the Ancient Herbalist\u2019s shop &#8220;Maison Verte&#8221;, the Wellness Center will make your stay a pleasant and comfortable one. Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the gym, take a walk in the woods or ride a mountain bike available to guests.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1538035240842{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;426&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571819024629{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542620123360{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;428&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571819275907{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The restaurant prepares the typical traditional Piedmontese dishes, prepared with refinement and imagination and with great attention using local products. There\u2019s also a great selection of wines kept in the ancient stone cellar.<br \/>\n<strong>Visit the site <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maisonvertehotel.com\">www.maisonvertehotel.com<\/a> for all the information about the hotel.<\/strong><em><br \/>\nContact us and together we will create the best program for your needs and desires.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1538035240842{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555331497616{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542620123360{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Our stays<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The stays are organized on request and, according to the needs of the participants, can be of a long weekend or a week.<br \/>\nLessons are based on visits and customized on the level of knowledge of the language and the interests of the participants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>The days take place like this:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\"><i>9-11 am: after breakfast discussion on the Italian language<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\"><i>11 am-5 pm: exploration of the area, accompanied or as individual, with free time for lunch<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\"><i>6 -7.30 pm before dinner: another discussion on the Italian language, with an \u201caperitivo\u201d.<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\"><i>Dinner <\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Period: all year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243; 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