Evening Forest Walk

An evening in the woods of Villar Dora

The Evening Forest Walk is a promotional alpine regularity walking race for pairs that brings the trails of Villar Dora, a small town in the Susa Valley within the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont, to life. It is not a race against the clock: in alpine regularity walking, the goal is not to finish first, but to maintain the most consistent and steady pace possible, getting as close as possible to an ideal time set by the organizers. It is a discipline that rewards rhythm, teamwork between partners, and knowledge of one's own pace, making it perfect for families, experienced hikers, and beginners alike.

Who organizes it

The event is promoted by the Polisportiva Villardorese together with the Piedmont Regional Committee of the Italian Hiking Federation (FIE). The Polisportiva is a historic local institution that has been a reference point for alpine walking and hiking in the valley for decades: its members maintain the local trails and organize various regularity races every year included in the FIE regional calendars.

The routes

The walk is divided into two loop itineraries that wind through the woods around Villar Dora:

• Short loop — about 5 km, designed for children up to 10 years old accompanied by an adult;
• Long loop — about 7 km, open to all other participants.

As this is an evening walk, appropriate clothing is recommended, and above all, hiking boots or trekking shoes suitable for mountain trails.

A community celebration

Beyond the sporting aspect, the Evening Forest Walk is above all a community gathering. The meeting point is the oratory of Villar Dora, the heart of the town's social life, and the evening concludes with a convivial dinner open to all participants. There are awards ceremonies with three distinct rankings and prizes for everyone, in the true spirit of a promotional event: the important thing is to participate and share an evening in the open air among the woods of the Susa Valley.