Orizzonti Monferrini - associazione per lo sviluppo del territorio Monferrino
 
   
 

 

 

 

   

Principato
di Lucedio

 

 

 

 

Abbazia S. Fede

 

Fortezza di Verrua

 

Castello di Brusasco

Piagera

 

 

Cantina del Rubino

Cą S. Sebastiano

 

 

 

    Cocconato

 

      C.na Rosengana

Il tempo abitato

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  • Tract 1: Cą san Sebastiano - Principato Lucedio

The itinerary leaves from the from the first Monferrato hills – ad precisely from Ca’ San Sebastiano in Castel San Pietro di Camino, and leads through the rice fields till Principato di Lucedio

 
  • Tract 2: Principato Lucedio - Fortezza di Verrua

After Lucedio we go towards the imposing Fortezza di Verrua, ancient theatre of a long siege from the part of the French to the Savoia army.

  • Tract 3: Fortezza di Verrua - Castello del Luogo

We go uphill towards Castello del Luogo (or Brusasco Castle)

  • Tract 4: Castello de Luogo - Abbazia di S. Fede

After the castle, we turn towards Cavagnolo where we can stop at Abbazia di Santa Fede.

  • Tract 5: Abbazia di S. Fede - Cocconato

We arrive in Cocconato, the so called ‘Monferrato Riviera’ thanks to its beautiful position looking at the south.

  • Tract 6: Cocconato - Cascina Rosengana

In Cocconato stands Cascina Rosengana, a very charming agriturismo.

  • Tract 7: Cascina Rosengana - Il Tempo Abitato

After 6 kilometers we reach Murisengo, one of the ‘truffle’ villages, where it will be a pleasure to visit “Tempo Abitato” – a very charming show room

  • Tract 8: Il Tempo Abitato - Mercato Piagera

Driving towards Gabiano we reach the Piagera fruit and vegetable market

  • Tract 9: Mercato Piagera - Cantina del Rubino

Now we go towards Cantavenna passing through Gabiano.
Here we can admire the imposing castle, dominating the village from the top of the hill.
We can also admire the San Pietro church, of medieval age.
The roman origin of the place is confirmed by the finding of a mileage column with a double inscription of Diocleziano and Massimiliano, and of Valentiniano and Valente: now it can be admired at the Leone Museum in Vercelli..

After a few kilometers we reach Cantavenna.
The village is in a wonderful position on the last part of Monferrato hills looking at the planes and the Po river valley. Its name derives from a ligurian language and means: a place near the water.

  • Tract 10: Cantina del Rubino - Cą San Sebastiano

Through a panoramic Monferrato hillroad we go back to Camino. Its imposing castle, built in the XI century and very well preserved and restored, with a gothic tower 40 meters tall and surrounded by a wonderful park, is one of the most beautiful and interesting castles in Monferrato.
From here we conclude our itinerary going back to Ca’ San Sebastiano.

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