Terre Sospese
The climbing festival in Viù, in the heart of the Valli di Lanzo
About Terre Sospese
Terre Sospese, the climbing festival of the Valli di Lanzo
Terre Sospese is a festival dedicated to climbing, nature, and community, taking place in Viù, in the province of Turin, in the heart of the Valli di Lanzo, Piedmont. Promoted by the Epokè ODV ETS Association with the patronage of the Municipality of Viù, the event is free and open to everyone: families, enthusiasts, and curious visitors alike. For three days, the local cliffs, trails, and shared spaces become a natural stage where sports, culture, and social connections meet.
Three dimensions of suspension
The festival is structured around three symbolic dimensions, from which it takes its name:
- Suspended in Space — the verticality of climbing, both indoor and outdoor, to move body and mind across cliffs and walls.
- Suspended in Time — the slow pace of gentle tourism, hiking, and alpine culture.
- Suspended in Community — meetings, talks, and exchanges between people and the mountain territory.
A rich and widespread program
The schedule alternates free climbing and workshops at the VerticalBlù gym and the La Baita crag, CAI (Italian Alpine Club) hikes towards the peaks of the Valli di Lanzo such as Punta Sourela, morning yoga sessions, talks dedicated to mountain life, inclusion, and territorial regeneration, as well as creative workshops for children and families. There is no shortage of convivial moments: aperitifs, social dinners with traditional menus, live concerts, and DJ sets at sunset.
Sports, territory, and participation
Terre Sospese is much more than just a climbing event: it stems from a participatory process involving citizens, volunteers, associations, and local bodies to enhance the natural and human heritage of the Viù Valley. Partners include UISP, the Italian Alpine Club, the Pro Loco of Viù, and technical sponsor Petzl, with the support of the Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo. The festival focuses on accessible sports, participation, inclusion, and an authentic bond with the alpine territory.
Why attend
Those who reach Viù for Terre Sospese find a rare combination: the chance to try climbing for free, hike at altitude with expert guides, engage in thought-provoking talks, and experience the conviviality of a small mountain village in Piedmont. It is an ideal appointment to discover the Valli di Lanzo in a slow and conscious way, far from mass tourism.
Terre Sospese — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Terre Sospese was held in Viù (Turin) from May 29th to 31st, 2026, with three days packed with free events across the village's cliffs, trails, and squares.
Friday the 29th opened at the VerticalBlù gym with free indoor climbing (grades 5A-7A), introductory workshops, Petzl stands, a "Suspended in Time" talk, an aperitif, and a screening of the film Valley Uprising. Saturday the 30th featured a CAI hike to Punta Sourela (1,777 m), yoga, outdoor climbing at the La Baita crag, a talk on inclusion in the mountains, a social dinner, and a funk concert by the band Maracuja. Sunday the 31st included yoga, creative workshops for children, the "Fortune Fair" through the streets of Viù, an amateur climbing competition, awards, an aperitif, and a sunset DJ set.
Programme Terre Sospese 2026
Friday, May 29th
- From 3:00 PM — VerticalBlù: registration, free indoor climbing (5A-7A), Petzl stands and gear testing
- 4:00 / 5:00 / 6:00 PM — Climbing introductory workshops
- 6:30 PM — "Suspended in Time" talk: choosing life in the mountains
- 8:00 PM — Aperitif
- 9:30 PM — Screening of the film "Valley Uprising"
Saturday, May 30th
- 9:00 AM — CAI hike to Punta Sourela (1,777 m)
- 10:00 AM — Morning yoga with Stefania Conte
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM — Outdoor climbing and workshops at the La Baita crag
- 6:30 PM — "Suspended in Judgment" talk: integration in alpine communities
- 8:00 PM — Social dinner at the Salone Polivalente
- 9:30 PM — Funk concert by the band Maracuja
Sunday, May 31st
- 10:00 AM — Morning yoga and free climbing
- All day — "Fortune Fair" through the streets of Viù
- 10:00 AM — "Crossing the Suspension" talk with Sara Conforti Hòfer
- 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM — Creative workshops for children and families
- 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM — Amateur climbing competition (pairs, free)
- 6:30 PM — Awards ceremony, aperitif, and sunset DJ set
Highlights Terre Sospese 2026
- Free indoor and outdoor climbing for all levels
- CAI hike to Punta Sourela (1,777 m)
- Talks on mountain life, inclusion, and territorial regeneration
- Social dinner and funk concert by the band Maracuja
- Creative workshops for children and amateur climbing competition
Prices Terre Sospese 2026
Practical information — Terre Sospese
How to get there
Viù is located in the Valli di Lanzo, about an hour's drive from Turin. By car from Turin, follow the signs for Lanzo Torinese and then the Valle di Viù. Public transport is limited: we recommend using a car.
Venues
VerticalBlù gym (Frazione Mondrezza 40, Viù), La Baita crag (Loc. Ambrosinera), the Multipurpose Hall (Salone Polivalente), and Piazza Cibrario for collective gatherings.
Costs
Participation in climbing activities, workshops, talks, and hikes is free. Convivial moments such as aperitifs and social dinners are paid and require booking. Advance booking via WhatsApp is recommended for meals.
Tips
Bring sportswear and suitable hiking shoes. Places for workshops and hikes are limited: please register in advance. Info and bookings: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Terre Sospese
Valle di Viù — VerticalBlù, La Baita, Piazza Cibrario
Frazione Mondrezza 40, 10070 Viù