The Narrated Castle and the path of the secular chestnut trees

An unmissable autumn excursion in the most scenic and legendary places of the Roero, to admire the majestic secular chestnut trees and the suggestive sandy walls of the Rocche.

A true fairytale landscape!

The route

The excursion develops in the heart of the Roero where the fracture of the rocche makes the landscape suggestive and fairytale-like; secluded and wild hills frequented during the 1800s by bloody local bandits, among whom the name of Francesco Delpero, known as “Rejnè”, stands out.

The village of Monte Acuto is dominated by a castle that holds stories and mysteries handed down for centuries: local history tells that the emperor stayed for a certain period inside the austere manor.

After walking through a suggestive stretch of woods, we will reach the clearing of the Castagna Granda, a monumental chestnut specimen over 400 years old whose circumference exceeds 10 meters. We will continue our journey discovering majestic and secular chestnut trees.

We will walk along panoramic paths on the edge of the “Dante-esque” Rocche, visiting mysterious and fairytale places

Narrating Castles and Wines at the Castle of Monteu Roero

Upon return, those who wish can participate in a visit to the Castle of Monteu Roero animated by characters in costume.

The visit will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the ancient and suggestive atmosphere of the castle, setting it in the years rich with internal quarrels in the Roero family, the last of which, in 1663, led to the complete renovation of the noble chapel by Michele Roero of Monteu, meeting the hostility of Count Galeazzo Roero.

At the end of the visit, it will be possible to taste the wines of the producers of Monteu Roero.

Program

Meeting at 9:45 AM at Piazza Roma, Monteu Roero.

Departure 10:00 am.

Packed lunch.

Return in the early afternoon.

Info

Route length approximately 14.5 km.

Total elevation gain 305 m.

Loop route.

Excursion of great interest: scenic, naturalistic, geological and historical.

Excursion led by tourist guide and AIGAE environmental hiking guide, Piedmont Region, with narration of the territory.

We recommend trekking boots, comfortable and suitable clothing, a water supply, and optionally walking poles.

In case of expected bad weather, contact Terre Alte or consult the website.