What to do near San Damiano Macra, CN

Anchovy Museum - Alta Val Maira Ecomuseum

The exhibit tells the story of the itinerant trades of the Maira Valley and collects evidence and documentation of the Valley's anchovy makers. A thematic itinerary enriches the visit.

Sanctuary of San Costanzo al Monte, a Hidden Masterpiece

Surrounded by the forests of the Maira Valley, in the province of Cuneo, stands the Sanctuary of San Costanzo al Monte: a stone masterpiece that seems suspended in time

The Ciciu del Villar Reserve

The reserve since 1989 has protected the "ciciu 'd pera" (ciciu in Piedmontese means "puppet," and pear "stone"), also called "erosion columns," dating back to the end of the last ice age.

Chapel of St. George in Villar San Costanzo

At the entrance to Va Maira lies the village of Villar San Costanzo. Inside the parish church of San Pietro in Vincoli is the extraordinary Chapel of San Giorgio, a gem of late Gothic painting

Castelmagno, king of Piedmontese cheeses

From the Grana Valley to the table, with an easy and tasty recipe

Occitan music

It cheerfully enters the soul and makes every muscle move to the rhythm of dance

Fremo Cuncunà

The spine-chilling spur that overlooks the Vallone di Elva is called Fremo Cuncunà because of its shape: in the Occitan language of the area it means "squatting woman."

Castellar's Scarecrow Festival

In May, an original fairy-tale event in the heart of Piedmont

Balma Boves, the sustainable museum township

Among ancient chestnut trees, mule tracks and waterfalls, a perfectly preserved site

Tour of Monviso - Day 2

From Alpetto Location to Réfuge du Viso: new encounters

Tour of Monviso - Day 1

From Quintino to the Sella Refuge: the adventure begins!

Quintino Sella Refuge at Monviso

In the presence of the Stone King, a legendary mountain