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Articles | Volume 9, issue 1
Articles | Volume 9, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-9-87-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-9-87-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 9, issue 1
Research article
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21 Jan 2026
Research article |  | 21 Jan 2026

Science, art, and legends in geotourism: a multidisciplinary geotrail approach in Alagna Valsesia, Sesia Val Grande Geopark (NW Italy)

Michele Guerini, Alice Ferrazza, and Gianluca D'Incà Levis

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This project explores a creative way to connect geology and local culture in Alagna Valsesia, Italy. Working with local Walser people and contemporary artists, it produced an artist’s book that tells the story of the land through both science and tradition. The book guides visitors along a geotrail, offering a unique, engaging experience that makes Earth’s history more accessible while celebrating community heritage.
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