Balangera — Varallo Sesia naturist river beach
Varallo, Piedmont
A small gravel and sand beach beside the Sesia, backed by wooded Alpine slopes. A marked access and a short staircase lead down from Balangera to the riverbank.
Nudity policy
Designated naturist area
The municipality authorised the approximately 100-metre Balangera river beach for naturism in 2019. Use the information board and beach signs to identify its limits.
The naturist designation applies to the indicated beach sector; approach roads, parking areas and neighbouring beaches have their own rules.
Facilities
No facilities on site.
No on-site facilities from the supported facility list were confirmed within the naturist section. Approach parking is described separately.
Access & visiting
Free public beach access on foot. A campsite booking, day ticket or naturist membership is not required.
Age & supervision
No explicit minimum age or under-18 admission policy was found in the checked primary sources.
When to go
Outdoor public beach; naturist visits are most practical in the warmer months. Follow current access signs and any seasonal local rules.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
Take the SP299 through Varallo towards Alagna and continue beyond Balangera to the former Igloo nightclub.
Parking
The naturist association directs visitors to the large open parking space opposite the former Igloo nightclub; use only spaces where parking is permitted.
Finding the naturist area
From the southern end of the parking area, follow the existing path across the meadow and about 200 metres downstream to the information board and steps onto the naturist river beach.
Where naturism applies
The municipality authorised the approximately 100-metre Balangera river beach for naturism in 2019. Use the information board and beach signs to identify its limits.
- Keep to the already trodden meadow path because the surrounding field is cut for hay; bring what you need for the riverbank.
Access guidance checked 2026-11-12. Follow current signs and any instructions from the venue or land manager.
Sources & last check
Location, facilities and nudity policy checked against these sources on . This is a desk check, not an on-site inspection.
- FENAIT — official naturist beach register and venue details
- A.N.ITA — Balangera beach, access and coordinates
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