Traves

Within Piedmont's Valli di Lanzo, the scattered municipality of Traves offers a unique sub-alpine terroir, shaping distinct protected origins. Here, the specific alpine flora is crucial for Genepì del Piemonte IG, an aromatic spirit born from herbs gathered across just 284 municipalities. This rugged landscape also nurtures the production of Toma Piemontese DOP, a revered cheese with an 886-municipality reach, reflecting specific grazing conditions and traditional dairy methods. Traves contributes to a total of 13 protected denominations, a testament to its singular environment and the practices maintained within these valleys.