Mortera
Mortera is a hamlet of the municipality of Avigliana, in the Susa Valley, in the upper part of the municipality. The Sentiero dei Principi, the hiking trail that climbs towards Mount Pirchiriano linking the hamlet to the monumental complex of the Sacra di San Michele, starts from the hamlet [1].
The sewer works
In the lower part of the hamlet the sewer network had already been the subject of works during the previous town council term. In early November 2026 works began to complete the sewer network in the upper part of Mortera, along the Sentiero dei Principi [1]. The plan of works was presented to residents on Saturday 24 October 2026 by Avigliana's councillor for public works and civil protection, Andrea Remoto, at a public meeting [1].
Closure of the trail
Owing to the narrow shape of the trail and the manoeuvres required by construction vehicles, the Sentiero dei Principi was closed entirely to vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic for about four months, consequently cutting off access to the Sacra di San Michele via this trail for safety reasons [1]. The project, worth a total of 266,000 euros, is funded and carried out by Smat, using savings from the sewer works completed the previous winter on via Tresserve [1]. After the pipes are laid and water-related issues on the roadway are resolved, the works provide for the road surface to be resurfaced [1]. The remaining savings from the funding are earmarked for rebuilding the water mains under the Ponte Dora, which suffers from leaks [1].
Sources
- L'Agenda News — 4 November 2026