Cesana Torinese
Cesana Torinese (French Césanne) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Turin, on the border with France. Cesana is a popular winter ski resort, being connected to both Sansicario/Sestriere and Claviere/Montgenevre via chairlifts and gondolas. A run connecting Sagnalonga Monti della luna to Cesana is currently being renovated and will be open from 2022. During the summer, Cesana is a popular holiday destination, famous for its many trekking and alpine lakes in the neighbouring areas.
Cesana Torinese | |
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| Comune di Cesana Torinese | |
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Location of Cesana Torinese | |
Cesana Torinese Location of Cesana Torinese in Italy Cesana Torinese Cesana Torinese (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 44°57′N 6°48′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Bousson, Désèrtes, Fénils, Mollierès, Solomiac, Thures, Champlas Seguin, Rhuilles, San Sicario Borgo, San Sicario Alto, Pra Claud |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Vaglio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 121.70 km2 (46.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,354 m (4,442 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017) | |
| • Total | 946 |
| • Density | 7.8/km2 (20/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cesanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 10054 |
| Dialing code | 0122 |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
| Saint day | June 24 |
| Website | Official website |
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