The UOMINI E LUPI CENTRE
The Uomini e Lupi Centre, inaugurated in 2010 thanks to the great commitment of the Park and the Municipality of Entracque and managed by us since 2013, was born with the main objective of raising public awareness on the problems connected to the presence of the wolf and of deepening the aspects of the biology of the species through interactive installations, dissemination and entertainment activities following the natural return to the Western Alps that this species began to make starting from the 90s. The Center is structured in two complementary sections, namely the Visitor Center in the town of Entracque and the Wildlife Area in the Casermette area.
The Visitor centre offers a tour to discover myths and legends related to wolves and follows the history of the human/wolf relationship up to the present day.
The wildlife area is characterized by a multimedia path that introduces the biology of the wolf in an exciting way and leads to a large enclosure housing some animals no longer able to live in the wild, that can be observed from the watchtowers.
As a whole, the Uomini e Lupi Centre aims to leave visitors better informed and more aware of the possibility of a balance between human activities and the presence of the predator in the alpine environment.
Rather than providing answers, the intent is to offer the visitor the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the wolf and its behavior, allowing them to have all the necessary elements to build an opinion based on documentation, insights and first-hand observations.
Visitor centre
In the Entracque Visitor Centre, the visit is guided by the narrative voice of a storyteller. Listening to the stories told in the Fairytale Tent, in the Bicycle Workshop, in the Portrait Gallery and in the Grotto, a moral emerges that is only apparently obvious: the wolf is neither good nor bad.
The Visitor centre houses the IAT Office (which follows the same opening hours as the visitor centre), a park shop with various gadgets for the mountains and souvenirs of the centre and a book shop with books dedicated to the mountains, the territory and for children. Also at the Visitor Centre it is possible to rent traditional MTBs (telephone reservations are recommended)
Wildlife Area
The Wildlife Area includes an enclosure of about eight hectares inside which are housed some specimens of Canis lupus italicus that can be observed thanks to two watchtowers.
These are exclusively animals that could not live in the wild: either because they are victims of serious accidents, or because they have already been born in captivity.
We would like to emphasize that a wolf sighting in the wild is a very rare and fortuitous event, and even within the Wildlife Area despite it being an enclosed area, because of its size, a wolf sighting is not a completely guaranteed event.
The centre has a small refreshment point where you can taste local products with sandwiches, as well as snacks, ice creams and coffees. Inside there is also a park shop and a book shop.
Regulation
The Uomini e Lupi centre allows you to experience real emotions: through the two possible visits you can explore many different environments, with installations free of architectural barriers; From the watchtowers, you can enjoy the unique experience of observing wolves without filters. In order to take advantage of these great possibilities, we ask you to respect 8 simple rules
Yes to amateur photography
We like to think that you can take home a souvenir of the day. For this reason, you can take non-professional photographs of both the set-ups and the wolf specimens that you observe (fingers crossed!) from the Watchtowers. You can also make videos from the Towers, as long as you do it with non-professional equipment. For the publication of the material produced, it is necessary to specify its origin (#centrofuominielupi). Professional photos and videos must be authorized in advance and will have a cost in relation to the support of the cooperative's staff.
Pets are not allowed in
The set-ups of the visit routes are very delicate. The social balance of the wolves hosted in the Wildlife Area is no less. We have thought a lot about this decision, but no, pets, even on a lead, are not allowed to into The Uomini e Lupi centre
No food and drink
At the Centre, or in nearby shops, you can buy ice cream and many other delicacies! However, we ask you to consume your food outside the exhibition paths and not on the watchtowers
No food for wolves
The diet of the wolves in the Centre is controlled and managed by professionals from the Park. We ask that you do not throw food from the watchtowers. Don't forget that the wolves in the centre, although in captivity, maintain a wild nature: the best way to observe them is to try to remain as silent as possible!
Don't make videos of the set-ups
You can make non-professional videos of the wolves you observe (fingers crossed!) from the Watchtowers, but we ask you not to film the contents of the exhibition.
Do not touch the fittings
. The tours of the Uomini e Lupi centres have no barriers: you can get close to objects and observe the details closely, but we ask you not to touch – or take – the elements on display.
No smoking
You are not allowed to smoke inside the centre, including the lookout towers
Lighters cannot be used
For security reasons, inside the facilities of The Uomini e Lupi centre, you may not use lighters or open flames.
Tickets & tarifs
Visits to the Uomini e Lupi centre are subject to the purchase of an entrance ticket, valid for the entire calendar year from the time of purchase.
There are basically three different types of tickets that can be purchased:
- entrance ticket for the Uomini e Lupi centre (includes Wildlife Area and Visitor centre);
- entrance ticket for guided tour Beware of the Wolf!;
- combined ticket for the Uomini e Lupi Centre and a guided tour of Beware of the Wolf;
The Uomini e Lupi centre is part of the Carta Musei circuit, so card holders are entitled to free admission to the two locations of the centre but does not entitle them to free admission for educational activities and guided tours.
"Beware of the Wolf!" is a guided tour with a limited number of participants and reservations required.
If you cancel your reservation, you must give at least 24 hours' notice. In case of cancellation outside the indicated terms, the amount of the visit must be paid.
It is advisable to report any needs or motor disabilities at the time of booking.
Rates for The Uomini e Lupi centre (includes the two sections)
Adult Admission: 10€ per person
Up to 13 years old and over 70 years old, carers of disabled people: 8€ per person
Children under 6 years old and handicapped: free of charge
Only entrance to the observation tower (on the same day, with ticket, free re-entry): 10€ per person
Famiglie composte da due genitori e tre o più figli paganti: sconto di 2€ sul prezzo intero
Schools, company groups, summer children, groups of disabled people (including carers), upon reservation:
From 16 paying members upwards. For booked groups, there is a free ticket for every 20 paying guests.
- Visitor Centre and Wildlife Area: 6,50€ per person
- Visitor centre: 4,50€ per person.
- Wildlife area: 4,50€ per person.
Nature guides on duty: free of charge (applied in case of accompaniment of groups of at least 16 paying guests.)
Rates for Guided tour Beware of the Wolf!
Adult Admission: 15€ per person
Reduced 3-5 years: 10€ per person
Under 3 years old: free of charge
Rates for Uomini e Lupi centre + Guided Tour Beware of the Wolf!
Entrance to the Centre + Guided tour: 18€ per person.
The guided tour and the entrance to the Wildlife Area must take place on the same day.
The entrance to the Visitor Centre (Entracque village) must be used during by the expiry date of the entry permit.
Opening times
Visitor Center
DECEMBER 2025
Sundays and on the dates 6-7-8-26-27-28-29-30-31 (CLOSED on Christmas Day) - Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-17:00
2026
JANUARY
From 1st to 6th every day, from 7th on Sundays - Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-17:00
FEBRUARY
Sunday and on the dates 15-16-17 - Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-17:00
MARCH
Sunday - Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-18:00
APRIL
Sunday; 2-3-4-6-7 (CLOSED ON EASTER), 25 - Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-18:00
MAY
From 1st to 3th, from 4th only on Sundays - Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-18:00
JUNE
On the dates of 1st, 2nd and 7th - Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-18:00
From 14th only on Sundays - Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00
JULY
Every day - Time: 9:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00
AUGUST
Every day - Time: 9:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00
SEPTEMBER
Until the 13th every day - Time: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00
From the 14th only on Sunday - Time: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-18:00
OCTOBER
Sunday - Time: 10:00-13:00 / 15:00-18:00
NOVEMBER
Opening hours: 10.00-13:00 and 15.00-17:00
Wildlife Area
DECEMBER 2025
Sunday and on the dates 6-7-8-26-27-28-29-30-31 (CLOSED on Christmas Day) - Time: 10:00-17:00
2026
JANUARY
From 1st to 6th every day, from 7th only on Sundays - Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
FEBRUARY
Sunday and on the dates 15-16-17 - Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
MARCH
Sunday - Opening hours: 10:00-18:00
APRIL
Sunday; 2-3-4-6-7 (CLOSED ON EASTER), 25 - Opening hours: 10:00-18:00
MAY
From 1 to 3, from 4 only on Sundays - Opening hours: 10:00-18:00
JUNE
On the dates of 1, 2 and 7 - Opening hours: 10:00-18:00
From 14 Every day - Opening hours: 10:00-19:00
JULY
Every day - Opening hours: 10:00-20:00
AUGUST
Every day - Opening hours: 10:00-20:00
SEPTEMBER
Until the 13th Every day - Opening hours: 10:00-19:00
From the 14th only on Sunday - Opening hours: 10:00-18:00
OCTOBER
Sunday - Opening hours: 10:00-18:00
NOVEMBER
1st Opening hours: 10.00-17:00