Endless views of the Sea Alps

An unforgettable hike in the scenic hills of Alta Langa, amid history and nature, a stone’s throw from the passes leading to the sea, through ancient paths where the air smells of aromatic herbs.

Let’s greet the month of July together with a hike with great scenic value that, starting from the delightful center of Murazzano, a true treasure chest of historical and scenic beauty, will lead us along ancient paths traveled in the past to reach the Sea.

Fresh woods, meadows and the scent of aromatic herbs will accompany our steps to discover a silent and secluded Langa that inspired writer Beppe Fenoglio’s most beautiful stories, a Langa traveled by pilgrims and merchants, and those seeking their fortunes in distant lands.

On the way we will reach the charming site where, surrounded by a forest of turkey oaks, stands the chapel of St. Pontius.

The sacred building, a valuable treasure chest of art, preserves a beautiful Romanesque apse, dating from the 11th-12th centuries, and an interesting cycle of apsidal frescoes attributed to Segurano Cigna created in the eighth decade of the 15th century.

A very pleasant country road will lead us to Marsaglia for a lunch break.

The small and delightful village in the Alta Langa Monregalese, enjoys an excellent panoramic position and is dominated by the bulk of the ancient castle, built in the 14th century and very well preserved today.

An ancient possession of the Clavesana family, it later belonged to the Marquises of Saluzzo.

The 1300 fortress recalls pages of struggle and history.

Marsaglia played a strategic role during the partisan war: on November 10, 1944, Allied planes parachuted large quantities of weapons and supplies here in support of the underground groups fighting for liberation.

Art, Monuments and Tastes in Murazzano…for those who wish to explore further

The Story

We will return in the afternoon to Murazzano to retrace the ancient and mysterious history of the delightful village full of evidence of its medieval past.

The itinerary begins in the shadow of the Medieval Tower and proceeds with a visit to the remains of il Ricetto, Palazzo Tovegni and the Windmill, the town’s oldest monument.

Flavors

A convivial finale in the dehors of the small square at Café Gianduja, a bistro where you can enjoy cheeses and local specialties accompanied by excellent wines, is highly recommended.

Program

Meet at 9:45 a.m. at Murazzano (Cn) Piazza Umberto I(Cn) c/o Cafe Gianduja

Departure 10:00 am.

Packed lunch.

Return in the afternoon.

Info

Trail length about 15 km

Total elevation gain mt 490

Excursion of great interest: scenic, naturalistic and historical.

Hike led by hiking guide Piedmont Region – AIGAE with narration of the area

Appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended.

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