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Experiences
Different ways to discover the area
Vineyards, wineries and producers
Visit a winery and taste its wines
Visiting a winery, meeting the people who make the wine and tasting it where it is produced is one of the most direct ways to discover this area. Visit the wineries
Experience the vineyard
Wine can also be discovered outside the winery. A picnic or dinner among the vines offers an opportunity to experience the landscape in which it is produced. Visit the vineyards
A journey through wine country
The Langhe, Roero, Monferrato and the Asti area have different landscapes, grape varieties and traditions. Travelling through these lands makes it possible to discover them by following the common thread of wine culture. Wine tour
Villages, castles and towns
Asti, a city to explore on foot
Asti’s historic centre is ideal for exploring on foot, among medieval towers, churches, palaces, squares and museums that reveal a history far longer than the size of the city might suggest. Discover Asti
Villages and castles of Monferrato
In Monferrato, the journey matters as much as the destination. Country roads connect small villages, castles, towers and ancient churches. You can follow a planned route or simply build your day around the places that catch your attention. Routes through Monferrato
Alba and the villages of the Langhe
Alba can be the starting point for a day in the Langhe. After a walk through its historic centre, you can continue into the hills, choosing a few villages and allowing the roads, vineyards and views to connect them. Explore the Langhe
The Roero and its Rocche
Beyond the River Tanaro, the landscape changes. Cultivated hills alternate with woodland and the spectacular Rocche, sandy cliffs and gorges that give the Roero a character very different from the Langhe. Villages, towers and castles make it possible to plan a day combining nature and small historic centres. Discover the Roero
At the table
Discovering the local cuisine
Sitting down at the table is one of the simplest ways to discover these hills. Fresh pasta, meat, cheese, hazelnuts, truffles and seasonal produce reflect a cuisine closely connected with its places and seasons. Traditional dishes
Meeting local producers
Part of the area’s food culture can be discovered even before reaching the table, by visiting producers, farms and local shops where you can learn about and buy what is made here. Local producers
Getting hands-on in the kitchen
For those wishing to go beyond tasting, cookery classes and workshops offer the opportunity to learn how to make fresh pasta and traditional dishes, working alongside people who have known these recipes all their lives. Learn local cooking
On foot or by bicycle
Walking through hills and vineyards
On foot, the landscape takes on a different rhythm. Trails, country roads and routes through vineyards and woods offer a closer view of the hills and small villages, with itineraries of varying length and difficulty. Walking routes
Exploring the area by e-bike
An e-bike makes it easier to manage longer distances and uphill stretches without losing the unhurried pace of cycling. E-bikes can also be hired in Castagnole delle Lanze, with a choice of official routes through vineyards, villages and country roads. Hire an e-bike Choose a route
A circular route from Castagnole
A circular cycling route starts and finishes in Castagnole delle Lanze, passing through Costigliole d’Asti, Calosso and Canelli among vineyards and the landscapes of the Monferrato Astigiano. The circular route
Going in search of trifole (truffles)
One of the products most closely associated with these hills is the truffle, traditionally known in Piedmontese as a trifola. Finding truffles requires experience, detailed knowledge of the woods and a special partnership between the trifolao — the local truffle hunter — and a trained dog.
Accompanied by an expert truffle hunter, visitors can join an outing in the woods and observe how the search takes place, following the dog and learning more about the landscape in which truffles grow. Find out how
Markets, fairs and festivals
What is happening during your stay
Fairs, local festivals, village celebrations, concerts and other events change with the seasons. Before planning your days, it is worth checking what will be taking place during your stay. Events calendar
Markets and street markets
Antiques, local produce, crafts and small markets provide a good reason to visit a town or village on a different kind of day. Many take place every month and can easily become part of a day’s itinerary. Markets and fairs
When the festivities come to Castagnole
At certain times of year, there is no need to travel far. Castagnole hosts festivals and fairs devoted to wine, truffles, hazelnuts and village life. If the dates coincide with your stay, you need only step outside Casa Giulia to find yourself at the heart of the event. Events in Castagnole
