Pian del Lot to the Eremo Ridge on the Turin Hill

The Pian del Lot to Eremo ridge walk is a woodland route on the Turin hill (Collina Torinese), east of the city in Piedmont, Italy. The trailhead is at Pian del Lot beside the hill road in the Strada Comunale di Superga area, 10131 Turin, reached by a GTT bus from central Turin (timetables at gtt.to.it). Visitors driving should expect limited roadside parking. No permit is required. The climb covers about 3.6 km and gains roughly 300 m, taking 2 to 3 hours for the return, and it forms part of a hill trail network of more than 60 km. The difficulty is moderate because the upper section, path 16, is steep. Surfaces are woodland dirt and clay paths with roots and some loose stones; after heavy rain the clay becomes very slippery, and trekking poles help on the steep descent. Tree cover gives good shade through the parks and forest, though the ridge itself is more open. There is no serious exposure, but the paths are not always obvious, so an offline map or a hiking app such as Komoot or Wikiloc is advisable before setting off. Key points are the passage through the hill parks, the ridge above the Po and the Eremo area, with views over the city. Visitors can turn around at any clearing or junction, and the return down the same path is the simplest option, though the network allows other loops. No refuge huts or reliable water sources are known on the route, so water and snacks should be carried. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, with cooler temperatures and clearer air. During the hunting season, bright clothing is sensible in the woods. The route is not suited to wet weather because of the slippery clay sections, and it is best avoided immediately after heavy rain.