Local viticulture has proven to be tenacious on many occasions and its people have challenged the difficult environmental conditions of the Alps with their strength of will, in the face of adversities such as the arrival of the phylloxera vine blight, the advent of World Wars and industrialisation, which literally emptied the countryside.
The Susa Valley is characterised by a verdant valley floor surrounded by imposing mountains (from Rocciamelone to the Ambin massif).
There are many important alpine passes from an historical and cultural perspective: the mains ones being Moncenisio and Monginevro. For this reason, with its strategic position in the centre of the valley, the City of Susa has always represented a political, cultural and spiritual point of reference throughout history.

Capital of the Cozii Kingdom, it then became Segusium, a name granted by the Romans. Ruins are widespread throughout the city such as the Arch of Augustus, the aqueduct and the arena. The medieval period saw the construction of various monuments, followed by the fortifications of the eighteenth century. The city is dominated by the castle of the Marchioness Adelaide of Savoy and in the historic centre; the Cathedral of San Giusto sits between the Medieval walls and the Roman forum.
Today, Susa continues to be a crossroads for Italy-France transalpine routes and its streets are full of charming hotels and tourist sites.