Cesana Torinese

On 26 September 2026 the municipalities of Cesana Torinese and Claviere, on the border with France, host the civil protection exercise «Lago Nero 2026 – Ricerca in quota sulla via degli sconfinamenti», promoted by the Civil Protection Commission of Vol.To – Volontariato Torino ETS and coordinated by the Prefecture of Turin together with the Piedmont Region, the Città metropolitana di Torino, the fire brigade, the state police, the carabinieri, the Guardia di Finanza and the Italian Red Cross.¹²

The simulated scenario involves the search for two families in difficulty while trying to cross the border into France because of bad weather. The activities involve a total of 145 rescuers, including 95 volunteers from thirteen third-sector organisations, in a mountain area between 2,000 and 2,400 metres in altitude that includes Lago Nero, Lago di Fontana Fredda and underground works of the Vallo Alpino defence line.¹²

Related articles: High-Altitude Rescue Exercise «Lago Nero 2026»

Sources

1. TorinoOggi — 26 September 2026
2. ANSA Piemonte — 26 September 2026