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Project for the management of mountain roads

Brief description

In the years 2005 and 2006 short closing periods of the relevant road were experimented with the simultaneous promotion of local animation activities. In 2007, the intention is to start a regulated traffic management for the whole summer season, by closing the road to motor vehicles on specific days, to the benefit of more sustainable usage modes (mtb, horses, excursions). Sports and cultural animation activities will also be carried out again.
Two main objectives:1) Integrated actions for traffic regulation in the highest part of Rochemolles Valley, crossed by the highest carriage road in Europe, about 30 km long and rising approximately 1700 m, reaching the top at the Sommeiller Hill, near the residues of the Glacier with the same name, at 3009 m above sea level. This road is the "backbone" of an environment with extraordinary environmental features, recognised by the European Union which has classified the Valfredda area, another branch of the main Valley, as "Site of Community Interest".2) Enhancement of tourist potential while respecting specific environmental, historical and cultural features.

Bardonecchia
Bardonecchia
Bardonecchia

Aims

Protection of a highly valuable Alpine natural environment by means of the introduction of management tools for motor vehicle traffic which makes use of the highest carriage road in Europe. Fostering more sustainable modes of use of the Alpine environments, than motor vehicles (mtb, horses, excursions). Solution of conflicts and incompatibility between different users of the region (car and motorcycle drivers vs. pedestrians and cyclists). Enhancement of the tourism potential of Rochemolles Valley while respecting its specific environmental, historical and cultural features.

Realization

Study of the most appropriate and effective modes of traffic regulation. Production and installation of relevant information signs on the project and the environmental value of the Valley. In particular, signs will be made regarding a geological itinerary near the "Scarfiotti" Alpine refuge. Promotion and communication operations by means of press, press documents (brochures, flyers), gadgets and souvenirs. Creation of a facility for visitors and for monitoring traffic. Extraordinary maintenance of already existing climbing routes on the rocky slopes of the Valley. Proposal of sports activities (hikes and excursions by foot, horse, mtb) and cultural events (guided tours to the historic, artistic and cultural heritage of the Valley, guided tours to the hydroelectric basin, music concerts at the Scarfiotti Refuge). Implementation of a collective transportation service to reduce the use of private vehicles.

Involved

The collaboration of local tourist professionals is envisaged, which are active in the sports and environmental sectors. In particular, as was the case of the experimental stages, the following will collaborate: Alpine Guides, Naturalistic, Horse and mtb guides, Geologists, Owners' Association of rustic and rural estates, "Scarfiotti" Alpine Refuge. Collaboration with ENEL SpA will continue for visits to the hydroelectric basin in the Rochemolles Valley and the study of a possible tourist exploitation of the lake.

Projectterm

Feb 2007 - Dec 2007

Financing

DYNALP² Contributions (Euro) : 10,000
Own contributions, or from other funding institutions (Euro) : 25,000
Funding institutions : Municipality of Bardonecchia: 25,000€

Contact person

Comune di Bardonecchia
Fabrizio Bevacqua
Piazza De Gasperi 1
IT- 10052 Bardonecchia
Telephone: +39 122 909911
Fax: +39 122 909929
E-Mail: f.bevacqua@bardonecchia.it
Internet: http://www.bardonecchia.it

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