European heritage worth safeguarding

“The Waldensian and Huguenot Roads” are a network of paths across France, Italy and Switzerland (particularly in the Dauphiné and Piedmont areas), which follow the footsteps of 17th century Protestants fleeing religious persecutions. It brings together institutional and private partners from Switzerland, Italy, Germany and France.
The itinerary is certified by the Council of Europe as an official “European Cultural Route”, and It not only allows the visitor to discover the heritage of the exiles and their economic and social history, but also leads to the discovery of breathtaking landscapes and numerous cultural and gastronomic delights.
The route, which covers more than 2,000 km, is nowadays considered as “European heritage to be safeguarded”, and is considered by the Council of Europe as, “a vehicle for communication and cultural exchange between European nations and cultures, as a means of consolidating European identity”.