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PIEDMONT VILLAGES: TIMELESS BEAUTY AND RURAL CHARM

Wine-dark hills descending in terraces, medieval towers crowning peaceful villages. Piedmont, rural beauty and tradition.

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📖 10 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Cross Garessio's wooded terrain, then reach Chianale's isolated plateau with its end-of-the-world feel. Approach Ostana and its alpine stones, follow vine-covered hills around Monforte d'Alba, explore Guarene and Neive, before feeling Castagnole's wine-country gentleness. Piedmont preserves a deep intact identity.

Your day-by-day itinerary

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Garessio

mountain valley preserves alpine quiet

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Day 1
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Visit to Garessio, historic town at the crossroads between lower Piedmont and the sea, with ancient alleys and testimonies of the past.
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Distance: 123.1 km
Travel time: 2h03
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Chianale

high plateau guards border solitude

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Day 2
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Discovery of the alpine village of Chianale and the centenary pine forest of Alevè, one of the largest Swiss stone pine forests in the Alps.
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Distance: 25.8 km
Travel time: 52min
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Ostana

alpine sanctuary clings mountain face

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Day 3
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Walk through the Occitan village of Ostana, example of mountain architectural requalification, with its restored stone houses and views of Monviso.
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Distance: 76.3 km
Travel time: 1h16
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Barolo

wine village nestles vineyard slopes

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Day 4
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Discovery of the village of Barolo, its castle housing the wine museum and hills covered with Nebbiolo vineyards.
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Distance: 5 km
Travel time: 10min
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Monforte D Alba

hilltop town rolls golden vineyards

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Day 5
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Visit to the medieval center of Monforte d'Alba, its sloping alleys, the natural amphitheater and viewpoints over the Langhe vineyards.
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Distance: 23.3 km
Travel time: 47min
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Guarene

wine town holds historic cellars

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Day 6
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Visit to the village of Guarene, center of Roero, with its 18th century castle and panoramic balcony over the wine hills.
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Distance: 9.3 km
Travel time: 19min
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Neive

medieval village sleeps in quiet

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Day 7
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Stroll through the historic center of Neive, among terracotta palaces, cobblestone streets and viewpoints over the Barbaresco and Moscato d'Asti vineyards.
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Distance: 4.1 km
Travel time: 8min
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Castagnole Delle Lanze

wine region village breathes tradition

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Day 8
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Discovery of Castagnole delle Lanze, an open-air museum nestled between Barbera and Moscato vineyards, with viewpoints over the hills and the Alps.
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Distance: 32 km
Travel time: 1h04
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Mombaldone

hillside sanctuary watches vineyards

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Day 9
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Visit to the fortified medieval borough of Mombaldone, surrounded by its original walls, with cobblestone alleys and views over the ravines of the Bormida valley.
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Distance: 72.5 km
Travel time: 1h13
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Vho

small village hides countryside peace

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Day 10
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Stroll through the hamlet of Vho, frazione of Tortona, in panoramic position over the cultivated fields and vine hills of the Colli Tortonesi.
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Distance: 9.8 km
Travel time: 20min
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Volpedo

rural town nestles quiet valleys

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Day 11
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Discovery of Volpedo, rural village linked to painter Pellizza da Volpedo, with its alleys, squares and countryside landscapes.
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Distance: 66 km
Travel time: 1h06
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Cella Monte

stone village guards historic sight

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Day 12
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Discovery of Cella Monte, village of UNESCO-listed wine landscapes, famous for its infernot, cavities carved into rock to preserve wine.
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Distance: 35.8 km
Travel time: 1h12
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Cocconato

vineyard village crowns rolling hills

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Day 13
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Walk through the village of Cocconato, in the heart of Astigiano, renowned for its lush landscapes of the Monferrato Riviera and its historic center.
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Distance: 72.9 km
Travel time: 1h13
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Ingria

mountain gateway guards northern pass

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Day 14
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Discovery of Ingria in Val Soana, within Gran Paradiso National Park, with its numerous mountain hamlets and traditional houses.
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Distance: 52.6 km
Travel time: 53min
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Rosazza

alpine town preserves mountain heritage

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Day 15
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Discovery of Rosazza, mountain village with 19th century buildings decorated with symbols linked to freemasonry and occultism.
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Distance: 11.3 km
Travel time: 23min
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Rassa

remote village hugs mountain slope

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Day 16
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Stroll through the mountain village of Rassa in Valsesia, among stone houses, slate roofs, narrow streets and alpine pastures.
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Distance: 34.3 km
Travel time: 1h09
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Orta San Giulio

lake village embraces island sanctuary

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Day 17
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Discovery of the village of Orta San Giulio, its narrow streets, San Giulio island and the Sacro Monte d'Orta overlooking Lake Orta.
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Distance: 32.8 km
Travel time: 1h06
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Vogogna

valley town guards mountain entrance

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Day 18
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Visit to the medieval village of Vogogna, its historic stone center and the Visconti castle dominating the valley.

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming landscapes, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, excellent value, Easter celebrations, ideal touring conditions.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, vibrant atmosphere, beach season, festival time.

Fall (September-October): Excellent weather, harvest season, wine tourism, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, beautiful colors, culinary focus.

Winter (November-March): Mild southern weather, Christmas markets, lowest prices, minimal crowds, cultural focus, cozy atmosphere, indoor attractions.

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