Late summer steps along the Pilgrim’s Way

Three events in a single day will bring the Pilgrim’s Way to life on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Each event will celebrate one of the moments of journeying along the Way (Journey, Hospitality, and Inner Transformation).

You may choose to participate in all three activities, two, or even just one.

A car-based alternative is also available for those who cannot walk long distances.

In case of bad weather, only the trekking will be canceled; the other events will take place indoors.

The route

The Pilgrim’s Way is the new trekking itinerary that connects the Church of San Giuseppe in Alba to the Sanctuary of the Nativity of Mary in Vicoforte, following the ancient path of faith used since the end of the 16th century by the Company of the Pilgrims of San Giuseppe.

The events

Here are the three events and the detailed schedule.

Advance reservations are mandatory (maximum number of participants) and can be made by filling out the dedicated form.

On the day of the event, you may only join if there are remaining spots available; we kindly ask you to book as soon as possible to help us organize the event better.

First event: the journey

From Belvedere to Belvedere. Pilgrims of the Soul

A circular trekking route from the Verduno belvedere to the one in La Morra, set among UNESCO vineyard landscapes and tales of ancient wayfarers.

Schedule

2:45 PM → 3:00 PM

• Meeting at the Verduno Belvedere and registration for the From Belvedere to Belvedere trekking participants.
• Distribution of complimentary copies of the Map of the Pilgrim’s Way.

3:00 p.m.

• Presentation of the project ‘The Pilgrim’s Way of San Giuseppe’ and the history of the Company of Pilgrims.
• Departure for the trekking along the circular route. During the walk toward La Morra, in addition to nature and landscape themes, we will narrate the story of Saint Theobald Roggeri, the Pilgrim Saint.

Second event: hospitality

The Welcome of the Gods: the Sunset of Baucis and Philemon

An evocative intermediate stop at Cascina Bauci in La Morra: encounters and refreshments between the Art Vineyard and the ancient Greek myth that celebrates hospitality to wayfarers, followed by a special sunset ‘merenda sinoira’ with the “Pilgrim’s Sack”.

Schedule

5:00 p.m.

• Arrival of the walkers at the Verduno Belvedere.

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM (for those traveling by car)

• Meeting and registration at Cascina Bauci.

5:15 PM

• Arrival of the walkers at Cascina Bauci and the activity The Hospitality of the Gods. The Sunset of Baucis and Philemon with a concluding ‘merenda sinoira’ before setting off again on foot (or by car).

7:15 PM

• Departure for the return walk toward Verduno on the second half of the circular route (a section of the Pilgrim’s Way).

7:30 p.m.

• Passing through the La Morra belvedere and reuniting with those who visited La Morra independently.

Third event: Inner Transformation

Metamorphosis and Roots: Earth, Sky, and Wayfarers

A concluding evening concert organized by the Alba Music Festival, held in the secret gardens of the Real Castello di Verduno.

Schedule

8:45 p.m.

• Arrival of the walkers at the Real Castello di Verduno.

8:45 PM – 8:55 PM (for those traveling by car)

• Arrival at the Castello di Verduno.

9:00 p.m.

• Start of the Metamorphosis and Roots concert.

9:30 p.m.

• End of the concert and return home under the starry sky.