From Santa Vittoria to Monticello d'Alba: hints of spring on the Path of Happiness

Unmissable excursion to places where history has left its mark: romantic and bucolic landscapes, delicate early spring blooms, fine vineyards and art on the hills of the Roero.
In collaboration with I Sentieri dei Frescanti and the Anforianus Association.

The route

The ring we propose develops on the hills that embrace a large sector of the Roero territory and, in part, overlook the specular hills of the Langa.
Starting from thevillage of Santa Vittoria, characterized by the bulk of the tower, an ancient bulwark defending the territory, we will cross the hills affected in the past by the presence of important centers of Roman origin such as Anforiano and Turriglio itself, a singular construction of the imperial period.
The route will cross silent ridge forests with evocative names that divide the territory of Monticello from the territory of Corneliano.
In Monticello we will walk along the Sentiero della Felicità (Path of Happiness), which will lead us to San Ponzio, where, in the collected cemetery chapel are preserved the oldest pictorial testimonies of all the Roero.
We will reach the Villa of Monticello and the site of the striking medieval castle to return to Santa Vittoria by walking a very open and scenic loop!

Highlands proposes

Once the hike is over, Terre Alte Escursioni, in collaboration with the Association “Anforianus” and “Sentieri dei Frescanti,” offers you a visit to the oratory of the Confraternity of St. Francis.
The building is the real jewel of this small and delightful village and houses in its interior one of the most significant cycles of frescoes of the 16th century in the Province of Cuneo, perfectly preserved: “the Passion of Christ, between popular narrative and sacred tradition, an exciting tale over thirty meters long.”
And… for those who wish to end the day on a high note, they can enjoy an excellent glass of wine at the foot of the tower and admire the 360-degree landscape.

Program

Meeting at 9:50 a.m. from Santa Vittoria d’Alba, Piazza Bertero.
Departure 10:00 am.
Packed lunch.
Return in the afternoon.

Packed lunch at scenic spot.

Information

Trail length approx 14 km.
Height difference mt 402.
Excursion of great interest: scenic, geological, enological and historical.
Excursion with naturalist-tourist guide Piedmont Region accredited.
AIGAE.
Insights and narration of the area.
Appropriate clothing and footwear recommended, packed lunch.
In case of expected bad weather, contact Terre Alte.