Welcome to Chiaverano, part of the international Cittaslow network—a global movement promoting quality of life, sustainability, and preserving local traditions. Here, nature, culture, and community come together in perfect harmony.

This village lies within the Morainic Amphitheatre of Ivrea, a richly diverse landscape featuring wetlands, lakes, rolling Morainic hills, rocky outcrops, small plains, and woodlands. In this unique environment, the bond between humans and nature remains strong and respectful.

Chiaverano stretches along the slopes of the Serra d’Ivrea – a massive, linear glacial moraine ridge stretching 18 kilometers, which looks like a mountain wall and marks the eastern boundary of the Amphitheatre. Once entirely cultivated, this land is still dotted with terraced fields and dry-stone walls, now partially reclaimed by coppice woods. In summer, seen from afar, the Serra appears as an endless green barrier.

The village is centered around two main settlements – the historic town and a hamlet – and a scattering of smaller communities that developed over time in areas suited to farming, forestry, and traditional crafts.

Home gardening has never disappeared: over 200 family gardens are cultivated today. .Viticulture is also making a comeback, with grapevines again being trained on traditional stone pillars. The production of tomini– small, soft cheeses made from raw cow’s milk – is regaining importance thanks to a few dedicated local farmers. Grappa distillation also remains alive, with the village proudly hosting the last working distillery of the many that once dotted the Morainic Amphitheatre.

Chiaverano is home to a vibrant and active community, with more than 25 associations involved in everything from the local carnival to cultural promotion, from the town’s marching band and choirs to social support, land restoration, food and wine events, and sports initiatives.

The town offers a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities, including a theater, a community center, a library, a museum dedicated to traditional ironworking, and an eco-museum. Among its many points of interest, two deserve a special mention: the 18th-century organ housed in the parish church of Saint Sylvester and the five large public green areas. Particularly enchanting is the park beside the church of Saint Stephen, where visitors can enjoy a medieval-style garden, picnic areas, and a panoramic view over the Morainic Amphitheatre of Ivrea. Chiaverano also features B&Bs, restaurants, and a lakeside beach on Lake Sirio – the only swimmable lake in the area. A well-marked network of hiking trails invites visitors to explore the surrounding wetlands or climb the Serra ridge, leading to ancient alpine pastures and defensive structures that witness the region’s long history.