This resort is situated at an altitude of 1350m and is surrounded by rocky mountains covered with pine woods, and even today it preserves the features of an ancient village lying at the foot of the Montgenèvre Pass. The resort is part of the Vialattea, and features lifts that connect you to Sansicario, the Monti della Luna - Moon Mountains - and Claviere thus offering a variety of opportunities to the skiers; in summer one can take pleasant walks on fully marked routes).