What to do near Frassino, CN

Balma Boves, the sustainable museum township

Among ancient chestnut trees, mule tracks and waterfalls, a perfectly preserved site

The Ciciu del Villar Reserve

The reserve since 1989 has protected the "ciciu 'd pera" (ciciu in Piedmontese means "puppet," and pear "stone"), also called "erosion columns," dating back to the end of the last ice age.

Anchovy Museum - Alta Val Maira Ecomuseum

The exhibit tells the story of the itinerant trades of the Maira Valley and collects evidence and documentation of the Valley's anchovy makers. A thematic itinerary enriches the visit.

Tour of Monviso - Day 1

From Quintino to the Sella Refuge: the adventure begins!

Castellar's Scarecrow Festival

In May, an original fairy-tale event in the heart of Piedmont

Tour of Monviso - Day 2

From Alpetto Location to Réfuge du Viso: new encounters

Fremo Cuncunà

The spine-chilling spur that overlooks the Vallone di Elva is called Fremo Cuncunà because of its shape: in the Occitan language of the area it means "squatting woman."

Quintino Sella Refuge at Monviso

In the presence of the Stone King, a legendary mountain

Crissolo, San Chiaffredo and the "batiaje"

On the roof of the Po Valley

Occitan music

It cheerfully enters the soul and makes every muscle move to the rhythm of dance

Church of St. John

Monumental complex consisting of the Church, cloister and Convent, the construction of which was begun in 1281. Set in the ancient medieval village, it stands in the upper town of Saluzzo.

The Old Civic Tower of Saluzzo

Built in 1462, it towers over the ancient medieval town of Saluzzo, next to the Church of San Giovanni. It is 48 meters high: if you feel like climbing the 130 steps, you can enjoy a wide panorama.