Author: turismo

Il Giro del Marguareis -Hiking Trail

Il Giro del Marguareis -Hiking Trail 🏃‍♂️ Curvy and windy slopes suddenly give way to steep, deep abysses. Baren and dry lunar landscapes are followed by lush, green forests. Mountain streams play hide and seek, running underground and then...

SANCTUARY OF VICOFORTE… A STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

THE SANCTUARY, DEDICATED TO THE REGINA MONTIS REGALIS, LEAVES YOU ENCHANTED, WITH ITS FRESCOED ELLIPTIC CUPOLA, THE LARGEST ONE IN THE WORLD The history of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte began in 1594, although the legend of how it became to...

Mondovì, Infinite Wonder

The 3D journey, Infinitum, inside the Mission Church… where technology and art meet. Put on your futuristic 3D VR (virtual reality) glasses. Yes, in church! In Mondovì you can do. And, through these lenses you’ll see everything in a new, amplified...

Bastia, The Angels and Demons of San Fiorenzo

San Fiorenzo Church: The “caricatures” of the poor people’s Bible light up the walls Slippery snakes twist all over the place. They are huge and fat and they bite the three men in the head. Blood gushes out and they die. One of them has a hat on...

Mondovì, The Museum of Ceramics

Where you discover the artisanal tradition of the Monregalese. The productive and industrial history of Mondovì is inextricably linked to ceramics. Numerous important ceramic manufactures were active here in the 20th century, including the “Vecchia...

Mondovì – The Belvedere Tower… A great starting point!

Belvedere- A beautiful view over the Monregalese. Mountains, hills and plains for as far as the eye can see! From here you have a breathtaking view of the Monregalese territory as well as the Ligurian Alps and Monviso, the highest mountain in...

CASOTTO CASTLE, A SLEEPING BEAUTY HAS AWAKEN

On the road that goes from Valcasotto to Garessio, you will find the magnificent Casotto Castle, the Savoy Royal Palace built by Carlo Alberto on the remains of an ancient monastery and used on many occasions by Vittorio Emanuele II during...

Mondolé Ski

Four ski resorts unite to make one large ski area with more than 130 km of slopes and four main access points When winter arrives in the mountains of the Monregalese, one’s mind immediately turns to skiing and to the many small to medium-sized...

The “Balconata di Ormea” – Hiking Route

The “Balconata di Ormea” hiking route 🚴‍♂️🚶‍♂️ The route leads through abandoned hamlets as well as settlements that are inhabited all year long, past centuries-old chestnut trees, wayside shrines, alpine pastures and hidden lakes....

The Upper Salt Road “Alta via del sale” – Hiking Route

🚴‍♂️ 🚶‍♂️🚗🏍 On foot, by bike or with 4-wheel drive vehicles For some, it’s the most spectacular gravel road in Europe, but for everyone, this former military road “Monesi-Tenda” is a highlight that you can enjoy step by step or with every turn...

Food and Wine in the Monregalese… where food means tradition!

A journey through the Monregalese is not just a feast for the eyes and ears but one which enhances your sense of smell and taste. Experiencing Italian gastronomy unfolds in many places: in a tavern or restaurant, a bakery, a wine cellar or at the...

The great cheeses of the Monregalese

Monregalese cheeses – Raschera, Murazzano, Bra, Toma… a centuries-old tradition! Cheese is a staple food of this farming community and is closely linked to the territory that gives it its identity. Like with wine, with its types and colors, smells...

Mondovì, Piazza Maggiore

Piazza Maggiore, the Main Square of this Historic City Piazza Maggiore was the center of the political and administrative life of the Monregalese, and gave its name to this quarter – the old town with the most magnificent and oldest buildings. The...

Mondovì Breo, an Automation and a Dolphin

Mondovì Breo, the Church of San Pietro e Paolo In the Breo district of Mondovì the Church of Saints Peter and Paul stands on the square named after them. The baroque façade of the church is a distinguishing feature in Mondovì, above all because...

The Wonders of Crava-Morozzo Oasis

The Crava-Morozzo Nature Reserve This small oasis of peace, with its large pond, lush vegetation and a species-rich fauna, is the first Lipu (Italian bird protection league) oasis. For 40 years it has been a “resting place” for numerous animals,...

Mondovì, Up and Down with the “Fune”

The journey between lower and upper Mondovì The funicular, or “fune” for short, which connects the lower part of Mondovì, Breo, with the upper part of Mondovì, Piazza, has always held a place in the hearts of the Mondovì residents. However, for...

Mondovì, the Cathedral of San Donato

Only a few steps from the green area of the Belvedere Gardens is the Bishop’s Palace (Vescovado). Here, in the tapestry room (Sala degli Arazzi), you can see an ivory crucifix attributed to Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Continue on to the Cathedral of San...

Villanova, La Grotta dei dossi

Il labirinto sotterraneo più colorato di tutti Gesù Bambino, nella grotta più colorata di tutti Immaginatevi la scena. Gesù Bambino, Maria e Giuseppe, nella grotta, anche col Bue e l’asinello. Certo non è una scena super originale, ma...

The “Grotte di Bossea” Caves

Un percorso di straordinario fascino: 2 km di gallerie con ambienti imponenti come cattedrali, macigni, colonne stalagmitiche e stalattitiche, concrezioni calcaree, laghi e torrenti sotterranei.

Sale San Giovanni, the Scent of Provence

Il regno della lavanda sulle dolci colline delle Langhe a Sale San Giovanni, dove ogni estate si ripete lo spettacolo della fioritura

Mondovicino, A WORLD OF SHOPPING

Mondovicino, un mondo di shopping As you leave the A6 Turin-Savona motorway at the Mondovì exit, you can’t miss it! Mondovicino, the city of shopping, with its elegant village of outlet boutiques: a real world (Italian- ‘Mondo’) on a small...

Balloons: Mondovì, the city that flies!

A Mondovì all'Epifania il raduno di Mongolfiere più bello d'Italia, con decine di palloni e forme speciali provenienti da tutta Europa

“Roà Marenca”: the old way from the valleys to the sea

The road that connects the Monregalese valleys to the sea is more than 100 km in length with an altitude gain of 5,000 meters. Many paths and ancient roads, handed down from generation to generation, were already used by people in the Neolithic....

Discovering the Ellero Valley

Discover the Ellero Valley in winter: snowshoeing, skiing and sledding What promises more adventure, fascination and romance than a dog sled ride along a snowy slope in the middle of an untouched valley… like in Jack London’s times? You can experience...

The “Landandè” hiking trail

The “Landandè” hiking trail- a circular hiking trail that winds its way through the Monregalese countryside: 55 km long and suitable for everyone, rich in landscapes, culture, wine and gastronomy. Discover the “Landandè” hiking trail on sentierolandande.it 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♂️ “Landandè”...

Panchine Giganti (Big Benches)

Chris Bangle’s giant bench phenomenon: they’re everywhere! See the list below. The fact that humans are infinitesimal compared to the universe is not exactly a new concept, but American Chris Bangle had a brilliant idea of just how to illustrate...

«Hot-air ballons love the Monregalese because the climate is perfect»

Il Monregalese è la capitale italiana delle mongolfiere grazie a un clima particolare fatto di belle giornate e masse d'aria che si muovono in modo costante e prevedibile, perfetto per il volo ad aria calda, e a un Aeroclub con un nutrito gruppo di...

Di giro in giro: Scoprire la Valle Ellero

L'associazione Kyè+ presenta il progetto "Di giro in giro" cinque percorsi ad anello tutti da esplorare

A Day at the Seaside

L’azzBlue water and sunny skies are within your grasp: crystal clear water, beaches and a gigantic aquarium. Here are some ideas for A DAY trip at the seaside, DURING YOUR stay in the Monregalese. “The taste of salt, the taste of sea”. In the Monregalese,...

WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN AND AROUND MONDOVÌ

Il Monregalese, un meraviglioso scrigno di tesori da scoprire. Ecco cosa fare e cosa vedere a Mondovì e dintorni