Glamping expert level: sleep under the stars in the Alps
And when he opened his eyes... Nature was still there.** The Nature of Usseaux, in the Italian region of Piedmont**, with its mountains, its green meadows, its starry sky to say enough and that pure air that enters when you open the door of Immerso, a nomadic, temporary and contemporary refuge that does nothing but elevate glamping to an expert level.
“We believe that Immerso Glamping is the new frontier when it comes to immersive tourism it means. It is an intimate and cozy space, designed with detail and care to experience nature in a new way. ”, they explain to Traveler.es Fabio Vignolo and Francesca Turnaturi , the architects who created this wonder of transparent ceiling and walls.
A King size bed and a blanket. What else do you need in a place like this?
And it is that nature and the growing need to connect with it were at the origin of this project. “People have an increasing need to detox from a busy urban life, unwind from everyday life and recharge their batteries in nature. Our project turns these wishes into reality”, they analyze.
The result is an exciting experience in nature including a night under the stars in a location in the Alps, Usseaux, which is characterized by its little light pollution. “Guests are surrounded by nature, the transparent walls allow them to contemplate the surroundings and the sky with its stars. Inside there is only a King size bed and blankets, to enjoy even on the coldest nights, because Immerso does not have any heating or cooling system” , they explain.
Because Immerso Glamping not only immerses itself in nature, but respects it. "The structure is made of birch plywood and the roof and two of the four walls are made of polycarbonate, a transparent plastic material that can be recycled at the end of its useful life," Vignolo and Turnaturi tell and then add that they design each capsule carefully, taking care of the technological aspects and focusing on sustainability and respect for the natural environment.
Located near the Fenestrelle Fortress at about 1,900 meters above sea level, among pastures full of cows, the one in the Alps was the first to be followed by other capsules located in different parts of Italy and the rest of Europe. **Staying in one of them costs between 120 and 250 euros, depending on the location and whether additional services such as breakfast or dinner are contracted. **
And when you open your eyes... Nature was there!
“You can book at any time of the year via email, WhatsApp or Instagram, but depending on the location of Immerso Glamping we recommend one time or another. For example, if you want to stay in the mountains, better spring or summer”, they say. They are also available on Airbnb.
Another option, if you are more into deciding which starry sky you want to contemplate, is to follow the trail to Immerso Glamping, since they will soon begin serial production of their capsules.
“Our capsules are made up of a fixed number of small prefabricated elements, which means that they can be easily transported and quickly assembled anywhere, even in challenging logistics environments” , explain its creators.
Also, each cabin can be adapted to the needs of the client with different exterior coatings or making it possible to fulfill various functions, such as, for example, that of a meditation room, an outdoor room or a tasting room. Removable constructions to contribute to a greener future.
The tranquility of reconnecting with Nature