• What you can do in Val Cerrina

    a rainy afternoon on the way to "Blengi"

    sunset of April from Cantavenna

    the view towards Solonghello from Cascina Sabarona

    from the "Sacred Mount of Crea" towards Serralunga

    one of the chapels of the "Sacred Mountain"

    sunset seen from Gabiano Monferrato

    a glimpse of the "big river" near Pontestura

    along the "Path Tribecco"

    a day that ends in Solonghello

    cereals Monferrato

    Send us an email in advance and we'll try to find the best solution for you.
    Keep in mind that these people aren't professional guides and there's no insurance coverage at all,
    they simply are our friends that occasionally help foreigners to discover this wonderful piece of world,
    they don't ask for cash, but if you think they deserve it you can leave them a tip;for this aspect you'll have to decide about it.
    Here's a listing of what you can do here in Val Cerrina.

    Searching for gold mines of the Val Cerrina: his lordship the Truffle

    Searching for gold mines of the Val Cerrina: his lordship the Truffle

    You can visit the most hidden and improbabile places of the valley while searching for the precious root
    along with the most expert “Trifolau”.
    Half day, in group of at most 2-3 people for every Trifolau, in order to try not to disturb the truffle dog.
    You can buy directly from the Trifolau the precious findings at best price, without the need of intermediaries.
    From october to half of january. Winter clothes and waterproof boots.

    Strolling around, searching for wineries and distilleries

    Half or full day dedicated to discover the best of local winery production:
    visits, tastes and small lessons dedicated to good wine.
    Chance to take this kind of trip by using a small 7-seats van with dedicated driver.

    Mountain Bike

    Mountain Bike

    If you're in possess of a mountain bike and you have at least 2/3 hours of autonomy in your legs you cannot loose the chance
    to clamber up and down by offroad paths and see wonderful scorches: if you come in a sunny day you'll be able to see and take a photograph of Monte Rosa, of the Cervino and of the Monviso as seen from the top of our hills.
    This kind of trip needs a good training.

    Road bycycle

    You'll need a race bycycle and a good basic training in this case too, we'll surely find someone who will be able to accompany you for half a day on lesser congested and most panoramic roads.
    Cofee break in panoramic or suggestive points.

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    Horse riding

    Horse riding

    Thanks to a collaboration with the horse center "Pum Granin" located in Moncestino, that offers horse-riding excursions you'll be able to silently move around the hill's natural treasures.
    Carola, the girl that's in charge of the horse center, organizes teorical and practical lessons, horse riding and, during the summer,
    shool weeks for kids in run from the city.
    If you want you can contact her directly at the number 3478141975

    Enduro bike

    That our zone is perfect for practicing enduro is proven by the dozen and dozen of enthusiast,
    many coming from Casale Monferrato, that every sunday climb up and down of our paths and then stop for a short break befor coming back to the city; Cerrina got his enduro enthusiastic too and we, obviously, know them all. If you want to accelerate a bit here in Monferrato, please send us a mail, we'll try to organize something funny tailored made for you.

    Trekking bag on shoulder

    Trekking bag on shoulder

    Many are the passionate in this zone, some of them are registered at CAI of Casale Monferrato, that as soon as
    they have a little bit of free time put on their trekking boots and go trekking around our ample woods.
    Expecially on sundays it's possible to see groups of foreigners with their bags, binoculars, map and photocamera, that hangout at the town place before starting their adventure.
    This kind of discipline is, without any doubt, the one that permit you to fully appreciate the local beautiful places,
    you'll be able to hear sounds and smell perfumes typical of the monferrato hills, take the best photos;
    there's no need to be professional athletes: there are beautiful itineraries that takes an hour that you can freely make with trainers,
    if you have a good training and a fair pair of trekking boots you'll simply have the an embarrassing wealth of options. We know well more than an zealous trekker and in our restaurant we sell detailed maps of the area; if you send us an email it'll be easy for us to help you.

    We also collaborate with a very skilled turistic professional guide with whom you can organize
    cultural and naturalistic trip around the whole area and in the near cities, just like Moncalvo and Casale Monferrato.

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