Hospitality

Agape is at 1,600 meters above sea level in Prali, a small village in the mountains, in the province of Torino. The Center is made up of a main building equipped with an elevator; on the ground floor there is a large hall (or “salone,” 300 m²), while the rooms on the first floor can host up to 25 people. Moreover, there are three smaller buildings (“casette”) with eight rooms each. Overall, Agape can host up to 96 people and is fully heated. The guests can also use a small hall (“saloncino” – 60 m²) to watch TV or videos, a volleyball field and private parking, plus large outdoor spaces.

The building and furniture are basic, which reminds us of the founding values of the Agape project..

Rooms

Accommodation in Agape is in bunk beds. Each room can host up to four people. There are five bedrooms in the main building and four bedrooms for each of the two floors in the smaller buildings. There are shared bathrooms on each floor.

Guests are given sheets and duvets, but towels are not provided.

In every building there is a storage closet with cleaning tools, which guests are welcomed to use to clean their own rooms. Agape cleans shared spaces and bathrooms daily.

Other facilities

Besides the 300 m² hall, there is a 60 m² hall and four smaller halls.

The main hall is furnished with interpretation equipment, with three booths and 200 headsets for simultaneous interpreting. An overhead projector screen can also be used. In the smaller hall there are a TV, a recorder and a DVD player.

If you have special requests or you want to use the equipment described above, you can ask the office.

Bar

Agape has a private bar for the guests of the Center only, which is open:

• 30 minutes before and after every meal
• from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
• from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
• from 11:00 to 11:30 p.m.

You will find non-alcoholic (coffee, tea, infusions, sodas) drinks, beer, wine, and snacks (sweet and savory). Agape is not allowed to sell spirits. All the items sold at the bar are selected according to the fair trade and 0-km principles.

Group stays

In addition to the camps and events organized throughout the year, Agape can host private groups (min. 20 people).
 

Rates

• Free for children under the age of 2.
• Families or small groups may rent a 50 m² flat with kitchen, bathroom and bedroom (up to eight people).

Discounted rates

The centre aims to offer other organisations with similar missions, which share the same values and approaches and belong to similar contexts, the opportunity to benefit from its spaces and resources at reduced rates, in order to facilitate access even for those with limited financial resources.

In order to gain access, it is necessary to describe the profile, history and mission of your organisation, illustrating the objectives and approach of the activity you wish to carry out at the Agape Ecumenical Centre.

How to get to Agape?

You can get to Agape by car or public transport. Here are our directions

In the surroundings

The Germanasca Valley offers a wide range of cultural attractions, mainly linked to the Waldensian heritage and mining history of this valley.

Recommended destinations include the Waldensian Ethnographic Museum in Prali (for information, call +39 0121 807519) and Scopriminiera, a fascinating journey into Europe’s largest talc mine.

The tourist attractions also extend to the stunning natural landscape offered by the valley: it is possible to go hiking at all levels on the marked trails. Some of the most popular destinations are the splendid basin of 13 lakes, which can also be reached by chairlift, Lago Verde, Rocca Bianca and Bric Boucie. The Nuova 13 Laghi company also offers downhill mountain biking in summer, while in winter you can go downhill skiing on the slopes of Bric Rond. The cross-country ski trail covers a 25 km loop in the Prali valley and is one of the best Alpine trails, hosting world championships.

To find out about all the activities taking place in Prali throughout the year, visit the ProLoco di Prali website.