Sessera Valley


Sessera Valley is a valley in north-east of Piedmont in the Province of Biella, Italy.

Etymology

The valley takes its name from the river Sessera, a right-hand tributary of the Sesia which flows through the valley.

Geography

The municipalities of the lowest part of the valley are Ailoche, Caprile, Coggiola, Crevacuore, Guardabosone, Pray and Portula. Its highest part is used as pasture and administratively is divided in several exclaves belonging to the municipalities of the central part of the Province of Biella.

Notable summits

Among the notable summits which surround the valley there are:
The highest part of the valley and some surrounding areas are included in a SIC of 10,786.73 ha called Val Sessera.