Network of Municipalities
Barolo
A symbolic place of local wine production and the hub of the Langhe, Barolo is a treasure chest that holds treasures to visit and enjoy. Not to be missed, in this sense, are the Wine Museum and the Barolo Regional Wine Shop Museum (which trace the history of the local “gold”), the Aula Picta Museum for lovers of modern art, and hikes in the UNESCO heritage hills.
Busca
Lying on the western edge of the Cuneo plain and the capital, in the 12th and 13th centuries, of an important and eponymous Marquisate, Busca still preserves noteworthy historical-naturalistic peculiarities such as the Alabaster Quarries, the Castle and adjoining Roccolo Park, the Ingenuity Museum Park, Casa Francotto, the Valmala Sanctuary and several minor chapels frescoed by the mastery of the Biazaci brothers.
Neviglie
Nestled in the Langhe and perched on a hill at an altitude of almost 500 meters, Neviglie is a village that combines scenic and natural beauty with a rich cultural heritage, where the past dialogues with contemporary art.
In addition to this, Neviglie can boast of the food and wine excellence typical of the area in which it is set, such as wines and truffles.
Oncino
Set at an altitude of 1,200 meters in the heart of the Cottian Alps, Oncino is now a true paradise for lovers of trekking and outdoor activities thanks to such scenic uniquenesses as the Alpetto Refuge-Museum (the first accommodation facility in the history of the Italian Alpine Club), Lake Tartarea or the so-called “Paths of Memory” that immerse themselves in the alpine civilization of the past.
Savigliano
Nestled in the heart of the Cuneo plain, the town of Savigliano holds unexpected artistic peculiarities such as the 14th-century Piazza Santa Rosa with its imposing Triumphal Arch, the elegant Palazzo Taffini, home of the MÚSES- European Academy of Essences and the Garden of the Senses, the collegiate church of Sant’Andrea and the abbey complex of San Pietro. Finally, the gipsoteca, Milanollo Theater and the Railway Museum are worth mentioning.
Sinio
The village of Sinio is marked by a medieval urban structure and a historic center suspended between history and nature. The numerous churches and the votive pillar in the locality of Lirano, then, tell of a strongly religious past. Finally, the surrounding hilly territory offers numerous hiking trails to discover the innermost soul of the Langhe, to be combined with possible tastings of hazelnuts or the prestigious local wines.
Trinità
Nestled in the Cuneo countryside, the historic center of Trinità is dotted with interesting religious buildings, although of particular importance is the town hall, home to the so-called Madonna del Latte and the Hall of Maps. Among the most famous events, then, is the traditional Fera dij Pocio e dij Bigat dedicated to loquats and silkworms, while the local cuisine is especially characterized by the use of Piedmontese beef.
Verduno
Verduno stands out among the hills of Langhe and Roero, and its historic center encloses the Royal Castle and the parish church, although what strikes the eye is mostly the surrounding nature that can be admired from the scenic Belvedere or through the various hiking trails in the area. Finally, food and wine looks to the Langa tradition, with the prized Verduno Pelaverga finding its roots right here.
Vicoforte
First mentioned in an official document from 1041, Vicoforte stretches out among the hills of the Monregalese and is dominated by the Shrine of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, famous for the world’s largest elliptical dome and currently open to visitors on the Magnificat route. Hiking enthusiasts can then delight in the Landandé Trail, while fans of wide-ranging events cannot miss the centuries-old Sanctuary Fair or the more recent Florete Flores.
Villafranca Piedmont
Lying on the left bank of the Po River near its confluence with the Pellice stream and home to Monviso Volleyball’s A1 Women’s Series competitions, Villafranca Piemonte retains important artistic traces such as the not-to-be-missed Chapel of Santa Maria di Missione with 15th-century frescoes or similar naturalistic excellences such as the Sentiero delle Ochette, stretching 12km along the banks of the Po River.