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Hamlets and towns: Baletti, Baudini, Brioni, Castes, Chiosso inf., Chios sosup., Clari, Dao, Goria Abelli, Goria inf., Goria sup., Goria Ugo, Serre, Grange Garneri, Villar, Grange Laurenti, Grange Viani, Grangette, Isaia, Lischia, Morelli, Martini, Maifalia, Molini Abelli, Molini Allioni, Reinaud, Rossenchie.
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History Elva is placed far from the principal communication ways of Maira valley, in a very lonely place. The first traces of its existence are of Roman memory: it was found in Elva a Roman stone, now a part of the parish church facade. The word "Elva" is perhaps referred to the "Gens Helva" (Helva people); another possible origin is from "Galli Helvi", a tribe of Gauls who dwelled in the pre-Alps of Provence. In 1200 Elva was already under the control of Saluzzo marquisade; thanks to its position it passed nearly undamaged through the wars and besieges which hit the valley. There're three roads leading to Elva: the first is the one of the "orrido" or of the valley, the second follows the trace of old trails from Stroppo to S.Giovanni's pass. The third one, only usable during the good season, goes from Varaita valley through Sanpeire pass. The aspect of the various hamlets is still medieval. In Serre, the chief town, there're the parish church and the "House of the meridian".
Art and architecture in Elva.
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The pages of the Elva turism office |
- A SPASS PER LOU VIOL - A trip walking in Elva
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(English translation by Alberto De Gioannini)
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