Claviere
| Claviere | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Claviere | |
  Claviere Location of Claviere in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 44°56′N 6°45′E / 44.933°N 6.750°ECoordinates: 44°56′N 6°45′E / 44.933°N 6.750°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Franco Capra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,760 m (5,770 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[1] | |
| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Clavieresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 10050 |
| Dialing code | 0122 |
| Website | Official website |
Claviere is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Turin, on the border with France.
Claviere is a small, but well equipped skiing village. The snow season lasts from December to April. The parish church has a Gothic-style portal.
History
Claviere (known as Clavières until the early 19th century) was already known in Roman times due to its strategical position near the Col de Montgenèvre. In 1713, it was acquired by the Kingdom of Sardinia after the Peace of Utrecht.
Claviere was mostly destroyed during World War II. After the conflict, the boundary between France and Italy was moved so that it divided the village in two. The previous frontier was restored in 1974.
Resorts
Claviere is a part of the Via Lattea (Milky Way) ski area in Italy, where the 2006 Winter Olympics were held. Resorts linked include: