Sessame is in the Bormida valley in a more open and gentle landscape that the steeper ridges of the Alta Langa. The landscape is different here, with fields, rows of vines, and streams that create a more expansive space where the presence of water is a key component.
It is an agricultural, practical place tied to the rhythm of the seasons.
The heron nests of the Bormida valley
The most significant site is the Sessame garzaia, a heronry in a protected natural area home to one of the largest colonies of grey herons in the region. The herons nest high up in the poplar trees, among the wetlands, creating a soundscape of bird calls and beating wings. The presence of the heronry shows how the ecosystem is still balanced, where water, vegetation, and fauna coexist.
Watching the herons soar over the Bormida river is an experience that will stay with you. Time is marked by the cycles of nature, not the schedules of humans. Walks along the river banks allow you to explore the area while respecting a delicate yet accessible environment.
