What to do in the Langhe on the weekend of Republic Day 2023

Some people start looking at the calendar in January to make sure that holidays fall on days of the week that are conducive to bridges, like us: we have to say that this year went pretty well!

Have you thought of taking a trip to the Langhe? The territory is full of events, activities and experiences to discover

Republic Day falls on a Friday, a perfect opportunity for a long weekend somewhere, a trip out of town to enjoy the beautiful spring days with family, friends or your better half.

Have you thought of taking a trip to the Langhe? Good choice, because as always the area indulges in the proposal of events, activities and experiences to be discovered.

Fragrances and flavors: food and wine events like there’s no tomorrow

Eating and drinking. Let’s face it, there are plenty of people who choose this area exclusively to taste the wines and discover the typical recipes of traditional Piedmontese cuisine.

If you feel you belong to this category, your mouth is about to water because you are spoiled for choice-don’t worry, we will help you or at least try.

In Monferrato Barbera Unplugged and Sagra degli In

Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3, in Agliano Terme is Barbera Unplugged: a reinterpretation of the historic Barbera Festival, it is a journey to discover local wines and food.

Also craft beer, music, entertainment, DJ sets and cocktail parties

In Cossano Belbo Sagra degli In returns on time as it does every year, two days dedicated to delicious local specialties and excellent wines from the area, but also craft beer, music, entertainment, DJ sets and cocktail parties. Check out the program.

Strawberry Festival in Sommariva Perno

Strawberry season in Roero brings with it the historic festival dedicated to the sweet, juicy red fruit that is particularly valued here by tradition.

About the history of the Sommariva strawberry and why it is so sought-after and renowned there would be so much to tell; it was the town’s farmers who first cultivated it in the Roero.

What you can start doing is tasting it by going to the historic market of local producers on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3.

Marcé Tasté returns to Neviglie

If you think you get through Friday and Saturday brilliantly, we have an idea to get you back in shape, so to speak, by eating and drinking naturally, on Sunday, June 4.

Marcè Tasté in Neviglie is a food and wine walk of about 4.5 km on a route through drawn hills, rows of vines and woods, with several stops to taste typical products.

Small shows to entertain the participants during the stops and if you want you can bring your four-legged friends along, they are welcome

At the stops expect forays by artists and small shows to entertain participants during the stops, and if you want, you can bring your four-legged friends along, they are welcome.

Find out the program and how to register for the walk.

Wineries open their doors

Small producers, big wines.

The wineries of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, open their doors to visitors and are waiting for you to taste their wines. Each winery offers its own visit and tasting experience.

In a true wine tourist‘s weekend, Open Doors at the Winery is the experience for you.

Check out all the participating wineries, take a look at the entries, pick your favorites, and enjoy the wine!

Outdoor activities: hill walks, vineyard picnics and more!

Terre Alte offers unmissable itineraries in the trails among the hills of the area, providing an experience immersed in nature and surrounded by breathtaking views.

A magical day on the Ochre Lands Trails awaits you in Montà on Friday, June 2. Departure at 10:30 a.m. with a “merenda sinoira”, an afternoon snack, at Ciabot Delle Masche. You didn’t think you would exercise without eating and drinking, did you? No kidding, we are in the Roero! Find out more.

You didn’t think you would exercise without eating and drinking, did you? No kidding, we are in the Roero!

On Sunday, June 4, the scheduled walk is in Alta Langa, in Bossolasco, for the Rose Blossom Festival: you will walk through the Hawthorn Trail and then plunge into a silent forest and finally return to the village. Find out the day’s program.

Experience on the road: adventures and puzzles in the Langhe.

Solve mysteries and riddles, in pairs or groups, as you discover the area, among the streets of small villages and nature.

A different activity from the usual, an original way to visit while playing, stimulating the mind,intuition and logic.

Find out how to participate and live the experience.

Picnic in the vineyard

One of the most beautiful Dogliani trails passes through the Aldo Marenco winery. It is a tour about two hours long, winding through countryside and country, scenic spots and vineyards.

The winery offers the possibility of reserving a thermal backpack with food and a bottle of wine inside to be consumed along the way.

The winery offers the possibility of reserving a thermal backpack with food and a bottle of wine inside to be consumed along the way.

Long weekend dedicated to culture

If you like to take every opportunity to discover something of the history of the places you visit, there is something beautiful and interesting for you to do, too!

Alba Sotterranea offers on Saturday, June 3, a tour led by a professional arch aeologist through the city’s archaeological trail. If you are fascinated by Roman history and curious about that of Alba Pompeia (the name of Alba in Roman times) this is the one for you.

If you like discovering while playing, or want to do an activity for the whole family, we recommend the guided tour and to learn about the museum complex of St. Joseph’s Church in Alba, which includes a clue hunt through the city streets. Find out more.