2017 IN THE PROVINCE OF Tourist suggestions, main events

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The is a geographical reality which encompasses different territories, to start with the Unesco World Heritage Site of the and hills with their small villages and castles, and their renowned vineyards, to continue with the Mount Viso area, the so-called “King of Stone”, recently appointed Biosphere Reserve, to end with the “ of the Sea” area which spans from the in the Province of Cuneo to the Ligurian and to the neighbouring region of -Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Besides being a centre of excellence for food and wine products which are famous worldwide, the Province’s recreational and cultural offerings are countless. The calendar year is marked by some important events; a range of fairs, festivals, exhibitions, shows and cultural happenings following one another. Furthermore our territory at regular intervals turns into an open stage for musical events or into a setting for film shootings or simply into the ideal place where to practice summer and winter sports; that because the Great Province of Cuneo can offer real excitement. The Chamber of Commerce of Cuneo is proud to hand out this 2017 Annual Guide, thus giving tourists the opportunity to spend an unforgettable holiday in this Province, in every season. The President of the Chamber of Commerce of Cuneo Ferruccio Dardanello A6 TORINO SAVONA

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THE MAIN LOCAL WEB SOURCES OF INFORMATION BBernaerna Local Tourist Authority Regione Piemonte GGineGinevraevvrra of the Cuneese Area www.piemonteitalia.eu LLyonyon www.cuneoholiday.com Chamber of Commerce of Cuneo A5 Milano www.facebook.com/ATLCuneese A4 www.cn.camcom.gov.it; GrenobleGrenoblen A32 TTorinoorinoo Tourism Authority Alba, Bra, Langhe, www.eurocin.eu; Gap A6 GGenovaenova Roero www.alpidelmare.eu CuneoCununnneo www.langheroero.it Natural parks www.facebook.com/TuLangheRoero www.marittimemercantour.eu; MarMarseilleseille twitter.com/TuLangheRoero www.parcoalpimarittime.it; Province of Cuneo www.parcomarguareis.it; www.provincia.cuneo.it www.parcodelpocn.it; www.cuneo360.it www.parcofluvialegessostura.it www.facebook.com/provinciacuneo Exhibitions and shows twitter.com/provinciacuneo www.piueventi.it FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONS CUNEO SMARTENS ITSELF UP ALPINE CARNIVALS WWW .PIUEVENTI .IT /ANNUAL /ENG /001. HTML WWW .PIUEVENTI .IT /ANNUAL /ENG /002. HTML January February

SUNDAY 1ST : NEW YEAR ’S DAY , FRIDAY 6TH : EPIFANIA DAY THURSDAY 23 RD : SHROVE THURSDAY , TUESDAY 28 TH : SHROVE TUESDAY

New Year’s Day concert Thursday 5th Carlevè ‘d Mondvì from Sunday 19th to Tuesday 28th Alba Hot-air Balloon Meeting Mondovì Li loup The traditional New Year’s Day concert Great celebrations on the occasion of , borg. Chianale is held at 17:30 in the picturesque on Epiphany’s Day Mondovì Carnival: for 15 days the setting of St. Domenico Church, feat. Mondovì The Wolf, the local masker recently For the 29th year, hot-air balloons “Moro” is the town master and rediscovered is the symbol of this the Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra. surrounds himself with a court of Info: www.albamusicfestival.com from all over the world compete in alpine carnival: the event includes a the sky over Mondovì, attracted by characters in fancy-dress, such as the children door-to-door collection and Sunday 1st the unusual regional wind conditions. Bela Monregaleisa (the town’s most parade until evening, with a final ball. Info: www.aeroclubmondovi.it beautiful girl) and many other figures. Info: www.chianale.it Lou Fantome Among the highlights is the float On the snow , borg. Torrette from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th Saturday 25th Chocolate in the The Province of Cuneo is parade on Sun. 19th and 26th. Province of Cuneo All people gather for a celebration on Info: www.carnevaledimondovi.it surrounded by ten different New Year’s Day with a mock trial and Epiphany’s Day concert Ice Climbing Fest…ival The chocolate tradition is Alpine valleys, which separate the stake of the “fantome”, a puppet , loc. Pian Muné from Saturday 11th to Sunday Mar. 5th Pontechianale rooted in this Province: it is Two days of fun and climbing up the it from . Here the snow made of hay and rye which is the At 11:30 a concert, performed by the The “Baío” not accident that this area is and winter sports lovers can symbol of the year that has just finished. Marquisate of Saluzzo Polyphonic iced walls neighbouring one of the Italian “stopovers” practice what it suits them Group, takes place near the Pontechianale, aimed to popularize - along with Perugia, Terni, Info: www.-torrette.it A winter festival with many pagan best: Alpine and Nordic Sunday 1st Fontanone ski lift, continuing later on ice climbing, to make people who Modica and the nearby - skiing, snowboarding into the terrace of Pian Croesio Chalet. references, rich in symbols linked to already practice it aware of the safety of the “Chocolate Route”, a dedicated snow-parks, as well Nativity Scene at Prea Info: www.pianmune.it rebirth, to the cycle of seasons and to measures and to appeal mountain cultural itinerary for chocolate as ice skating in several Roccaforte Mondovì, loc. Prea Friday 6th fertility; a much-discussed and lovers with some training and lovers linking the Italian, rinks. One of the most characteristic presumed historically relevant demonstration. Opportunity of testing French, English, Belgian and If the two largest ski resorts, Nativity scenes of the area: a re- Agnellotreffen meaning for this particular festival is both ice climbing and general Spanish production centres of enactment of 40 traditional crafts, Pontechianale the expulsion from the Valley of the mountain equipment. i.e. ( Riserva ’s highest Winter Motorbike Rally excellence for “the food of the bianca ) and the Mondovì with more than 200 people using Saracen invaders which occurred Info: www.iceclimbingfest.com gods”. original tools dating back to the 18th begins on Saturday 121st at 18:30. around the year 1000. Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th valleys ( Mondolé ski ) can The rally starts from Chianale which, at As a matter of fact both meet the requirements of any century. Complimentary pours of “vin Info: www.vallidelmonviso.it Cuneo and Turin area have brulé” (hot and spicy wine) and hot an altitude of 1,800 metres, is the Sunday 12th e 19th, Thursday 23rd “Gli incantesimi” (The magic skiers, in particular the most highest village still accessible in Winter. spells) by Emanuele Luzzati this centenarian tradition skilled and trained, the other chocolate. Info: thanks to the Savoy Family, www..roccafortemondovi.cn.it The route finishes in Pontechianale and Tourist Guide International Day twenty ski resorts - all easily features concerts and organised Various places The exhibition dedicated to the who reigned in found on Thursday 5th, repeated also on events. Info: www.agnellotreffen.com since the Middle Ages, and December, 24th and 26th On the occasion of this special day creations of Emanuele Luzzati - set www.cuneoholiday.com/en/ from Friday 20th to Sunday 22th many tourist guides in the Province of and costume designer and book was the first to introduce into outdoor-activities - are Nativity Scene at Pianvignale Cuneo organize free tours in generally illustrator from Genoa - is about to Italy this delicious food. At suitable for families, , loc. Pianvignale “Promenado” in the Stura Valley inaccessible places. finish. the beginning it was enjoyed beginners and for those From 20.30 to 23.30 torches, Info: www.cegat.it Info: www.filatoiocaraglio.it hot and melted, then, after preferring the quietness of braziers and bagpipes cast people’s 36th edition of the cross-country skiing until Sunday 26th some decades, it was enjoyed nature. National Competition covering 42 km Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th in the solid state which won minds back to the past with a Nativity of distance with free technique. Last but not the least, there scene in a picturesque setting. Carnival of Saluzzo FuturBalla the popularity that still has. is the possibility of going on Distribution of “vin brulé”, hot drinks, Info: www.vallesturasport.it Saluzzo Alba Since then, in the Province of countless excursions. The apple pancakes. Info: 0174.244481. Sunday 22th Saluzzo is one of the best places in The retrospective dedicated to the Cuneo many chocolate mountains are full of trails the Province of Cuneo to enjoy Turin artist Giacomo Balla, essential desserts and sweets were Thursday 5th, repeated also on Holocaust Memorial Day link between Italian Art and the suitable for hiking with December, 24th and 29th Carnival. During the event, in its 89th born, often mixed with the snowshoes or for ski- Various places year, the town is led by the maskers historical avant-garde, is about to prestigious hazelnuts of the mountaineering, and a local The flying “Befana” Commemoration of the victims of the of Ciaferlin and the Castellana, who finish. Langhe: to start with The Baci peculiarity, i.e. the possibility (the good witch) National Socialism and of the Shoah, receive the keys to the town at the Info: www.fondazioneferrero.it of , to continue with of climbing ice-falls, Frabosa Soprana on the day in which the Soviet Troops beginning of the celebrations. until Monday 27th The Cuneesi , to end with The ephemeral walls which form Traditional performance of the Nativity liberated Auschwitz and could rescue Alongside the popular float parade Duchesse of Canale . All sweet in winter that can be climbed scene, with the Befana arriving in the the few survivors. (this year’s theme will be the Sport) temptations to be enjoyed in with ice axes and climber’s village flying on a broomstick. Info: www.istitutoresistenzacuneo.it there is a calendar full of activities. the countless pastry shops iron spikes. Info: 0174.244010. Friday 27th Info: www.fondazionebertoni.it within the region.

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WEDNESDAY 1ST : ASH WEDNESDAY SUNDAY 9TH : PALM SUNDAY , SUNDAY 16 TH : EASTER DAY , MONDAY 17 TH : EASTER MONDAY , MONDAY 25 TH : LIBERATION ANNIVERSARY Chocolate at the court Craft beer week MangiaSki dedicated to environmentally friendly of the Chinato wine Various places Frabosa Sottana, loc. and sustainable garden products and Barolo A big festival conceived to celebrate A food-and-wine walk along the ski flowers. Info: Greedy guided combinations of home and foreign quality craft beer. slopes and the log cabins of Prato www.comune.costigliolesaluzzo.cn.it Barolo Chinato and chocolate in the The Craft Brewers Movement was born Nevoso, with tasting of local high Sunday 16th and Monday 17th Falletti Town Castle unique setting. in the Province of Cuneo which has quality products. now plenty of producers, so the Info: www.pratonevoso.com Magnificat A bitter and sweet union to delight lovers and gourmets. national festival here is strongly felt Saturday 1st about and there are numerous events The guided visit tour to the world Info: [email protected] connected with craft beer. The Half Marathon of the largest elliptic dome reopens. In the Pages of Cuneo Sundays to be scheduled in March Info: www.settimanadellabirra.it Marquisate of Saluzzo Regina Montis Regalis Sanctuary it is Wine, the flagship character Saluzzo possible to walk up to the balcony at of this territory “A small town in Piedmont, The “Impossible” Exhibition: from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th Cuneo is at the cutting edge Caravaggio in Digital Photos 3rd edition of the 21 km competitive 75 m of altitude. which is, for its territory and The National Fair of run and the 8 km non-competitive Info: www.magnificat-italia.com of the Italian wine business, its neighbouring, one of the Fossano thanks to its numerous DOC - Farming Equipment free run. from the second half of the month nicest in Italy”. With these A not to be missed fascinating tour in Savigliano Info: www.lamezzadelmarchesato.it controlled designation of generous words Edmondo De this round-the-world exhibition to origin - and DOCG - controlled 36th edition of the fair of farming Sunday 2nd Sant Marcelin’s Fair Amicis, popular author of the discover the secret life and the machinery and equipment; 900 and guaranteed designation book Cuore , described masterpieces by Michelangelo Merisi stands showcase their production. Info: FruttInfiore 171st edition of the exhibition of origin - wines and to its Cuneo, where he spent his alias Caravaggio with many artworks www.fierameccanizzazioneagricola.it dedicated to the anchovy traders, vast protected designation of childhood and adolescence. reproduced in high-resolution digital from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th The 15th regional exhibition an old itinerant profession typical of origin vineyards surface, Many other books were set in photos. Info: www.visitfossano.it celebrating fruit when fruit trees are the Valle inhabitants. which is one of the largest in this area: from La Bufer a by from Tuesday 1st to Thursday Jun. 3th The Sunset Running Race blooming: a showcase on local fruit Info: www.comune.macra.cn.it Italy: more than 16,000 Edoardo Calandra, which is Frabosa Sottana, loc. Prato Nevoso production. Info: www.fruttinfiore.it Saturday 22rd and Sunday 23th hectares of land that are set between and The Motorbike Rally par The 10 kilometre winter mountain from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th cultivated with grapevine, and considered as Excellence trail, will start at sunset in the The vast terroirs of Barolo with a production of about a sort of Piedmontese Fossano spectacular setting of the ski resort. Antiques and collection fair and 1.5 million quintals grapes Promessi Sposi , to La The rally which gathers bikers from Info: www.sunsetrunningrace.it Cherasco Serralunga d’Alba from which originate approx. penombra che abbiamo every part of Italy and from abroad, Saturday 18th More than 600 stalls showcasing The event is dedicated to the Barolo 800,000 hectolitres of DOC attraversato by Lalla featuring exhibitions and themed antique furniture, glass and wooden wine and its places of origin and wines, namely , Romano, which is set in an Spring FAI days tools, books, posters, postcards, production, with guided tastings. Nebbiolo , and the meetings. Info: www.visitfossano.it Various places ideal Ponte Stura, that is from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th stamps and much more to see. Info: www.gowinet.it worldwide most famous without doubts her home For the 25th consecutive year, the FAI Info: www.comune.cherasco.cn.it from Saturday 22rd to Tuesday 25th Italian wine Barolo , “the king town Demonte, a nice village A village made of chocolate (the Italian environmental trust) Sunday 9th, repeated also on of wines” and the “wine of at the entrance to the Stura organizes some Spring days to let September 10th and December 3rd Vinum Kings”. Valley. 17th edition of the festival dedicated people appreciate the value of Italy Alba Seven among the DOCG Unforgettable are the to chocolate. Info: www.fierafredda.it historical and cultural heritage. Passing through Bra in On stage the most important Italian wines are from Cuneo Visits and entertainment in important Piedmontese wines as well as a sceneries of Alba and its Saturday 4th and e Sunday 5th spring time Province: four red: Barolo , environs described by Cesare places of interest. Bra selection of wines from all over the Barbaresco , Roero and Pavese in La luna e i falò or L’Orso di segale (The Rye Bear) Info: www.giornatefai.it This exhibition is dedicated to the world. Info: www.vinumalba.com Dolcetto di Superiore in I ventitre giorni della città Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th Sausage of Bra, the famous veal from Saturday 22nd to Tuesday 25th, and three white: Asti di Alba by Beppe Fenoglio. Historical re-enactment of Valdieri Tulips at court sausage that is tasted raw: the event from Saturday 29th to May 1st Spumante , Moscato d’Asti A curiosity: besides the many alpine carnival. A bear made of rye also features the showcase of typical and Roero Arneis . local products, entertainment, guided Bra-Bra Specialized local authors even the South- hay bursts into the village squares 19th edition of this event which Bra African Nadine Gordimer, terrifying people and followed by the tours and tastings. For further information visit celebrates the bloom of wild tulips, a Info: www.turismoinbra.it 25th edition of the Gran Fondo (long- the website: Nobel prize-winner for tamer; meanwhile a curious parade of protected and endangered species distance) and Medio Fondo (medium- Literature, wrote two stories Sunday 16th and Monday 17th http://prodottitipici.provincia. friars reads funny stories about which spontaneously grows in the distance) – the International amateur cuneo.it/prodotti/vini/index.jsp set in this territory: L,u,c,i,e, Valdieri inhabitants. castle gardens. Flora bicycle ride of the Langhe and Roero. and Peccati della terza età . Info: www.ecomuseosegale.it Info: www.castellorealedigovone.it Info: www.brabra.org Sunday 5th Sunday 26th 14th edition of the trade-fair Sunday 30th

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SUNDAY 1ST : LABOUR DAY FRIDAY 2ND : THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC DAY ; SUNDAY 4TH : PENTECOST Cuneo Bike Festival Info: www.castellorealedigovone.it Monviso Vertical Race The Strawberry Festival Cuneo Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st A weekend devoted to the bicycle 11th edition of the mountain running Festival which pays homage to the sustainable mobility with an agenda Quintessenza regional race for men and women: delicious summer fruit. full of events and different Savigliano 1.000 m. of rise over a 4 km Info: www.comune.peveragno.cn.it entertainments. 20th edition of the trade exposition distance. Info: 331.4462025 Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th Info: www.ibikecn.it where herbs and spices reveal Friday 2nd from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th themselves to the five senses: Promenado aromatic herbs, officinal plants, The Fair of officinal, aromatic Bike Marathon Valle Trail spices and many other curiosities in and mountain herbs and of Vinadio By bicycle natural produce Beer Cuneo mountains decided the the old town centre. 12th edition of the bike marathon Since a few years, beer has A 35 km mountain running race and a Info: www.entemanifestazioni.com Roccaforte Mondovì played on three different distances: winner of the latest Giro 7 or 11 km family walk. been joining the excellence of Sunday 21st An exhibition of officinal herbs, 38 and 62 km marathon, 15 km cycle local food and wine. In the d’Italia (Tour of Italy): both Info: www.vallevaraitatrail.it perfumes, essential oils, and tourism. the demanding Colle Province of Cuneo there are Sunday 7th Alba Music Festival. Italy&USA mountain produce; the event also Info: www.vallesturasport.it indeed many more craft dell’Agnello in the Varaita Alba features samplings and conferences Valley, with its 2,744 metres The Scarecrow Festival Sunday 11th breweries than in the rest of The festival offers public and free linked to this theme. Italy and now they can hold of altitude and its steep Castellar concerts in churches and in some of Info: www.comune. Palio dei Borghi slopes up to 14% incline, and For two days the meadows and fields (the Palio of suburbs) their own with the best the uphill to the Sanctuary of Alba historic buildings, it features roccafortemondovi.cn.it traditional central European of the village are populated by international solo artists, orchestras, Friday 2nd Fossano Saint Anne of Vinadio - the colourful and characteristic sentries. An historical re-enactment through the breweries. highest in Europe at an and musicians from all over the world. It is not accident that in the Info: www.comune.castellar.cn.it Info: www.albamusicfestival.com Award - “Writing in the town centre; the event features a altitude of 2,020 metres, Sunday 7th and 14th native language” parade and a re-enacted medieval Province of Cuneo there is contributed to the success of from Thursday 25th to Sunday Jun. 4th Ostana jousting tournament, horse races and the seat of the Beer Tasters the “pink jersey”. But also The TV and New Media Festival Degustibus International award aimed to draw the historical archery. National Organization other ascents in this area are Dogliani media and the society’s attention to Info: www.paliodeiborghi.it (www.onabitalia.it). The Cuneo events connected to beer in popular for some road racing 6th consecutive year for this festival the linguistic diversities and to the Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th which provides a useful forum for the A showcase of producers of the Province are numerous exploits: for instance Fausto Cuneo province and of other preservation of linguistic minorities. Coppi’s exploit on the Colle exchange of ideas, proposals and Info: www.chambradoc.it C’è Fermento and of high quality: above all reflections between the main TV and Italian regions enriched with the (Brewer’s yeast in the air) the festival “C’è Fermento” in della Maddalena in the Stura exhibition, tasting and sale of from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4 Valley in the 1949 Tour of new media leading figures. Saluzzo Saluzzo, according to the Italy, in which he won with a Info: www.festivaldellatv.it gourmet delicacies; in addition Alba Jazz Festival Great beers brewed by small newspaper Corriere della 192 km sprint ahead, or from Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th there will be many stands selling high- Alba breweries. A trade exhibition of craft Sera one of the ten best beer Marco Pantani’s exploit, who quality handicraft. For the 11th consecutive year the beers made by some 20 Italian festivals not to miss in 1999 won the pink jersey The IN Fair Info: www.degustibus.cuneo.it music festival which features famous breweries: they will offer tastings, worldwide. on the Colle Fauniera in the from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th national and international artists. brewery-related conferences If the Baladin Beer is now Exhibition dedicated to the local Info: www.albajazz.com as well as live music concerts. internationally popular, also Grana Valley (2,480 mt.), typical products, Langa manufacture The Cherry traditional Fair edition in which he was then from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11 Info: www.cefermento.it thanks to Slow Food and and food and wine handicraft. Dogliani Eataly, there are dozens of disqualified in Madonna di A chance to taste the traditional local A hundred-year-old traditional fair from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th Campiglio. Di filo in filo local breweries producing produce. Info: celebrating the summer fruit with (thread after thread) Not only herbs high quality craft beers. Cuneo roads and ascents can www.prolococossanobelbo.it samplings of cherries, jams, drinks be faced up by anyone: for Caraglio For further information Saturday 20th e Sunday 21st made with cherry juice and other A trade exhibition of textile art, 20th edition of the regional fair of further details visit the delicacies. visit the website: website RegalmenteRosa gathering weavers, dyers, officinal and aromatic herbs; the fair www.piueventi.it/beers-in- www.cuneoholiday.com/en/ In addition the event features the embroiderers and felt manufacturers takes place in a village where the Govone showcase of handicraft objects cuneo outdoor-activities. An exhibition dedicated to flowers in the historical “Filatoio” (a former lavender is grown intensively. The fair There are also many cycling takes place in the Savoy’s Castle which contribute to keeping old spinning mill), entertainment and features a themed trade market, trails: the informative park: the event features a floral trade traditions alive. Info: open air theatre will also feature. meetings and other events. Info: brochures are available at fair, entertainment, guided tours and www.comune.dogliani.cn.it Info: www.comune.caraglio.cn.it www.comune.salesangiovanni.cn.it the Tourist Offices. tastings. Sunday 28th Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th

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TUESDAY 15 TH : FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION Anima Festival Opera meets the public The Hazelnut Festival in the square 2nd edition of the music festival Bra 63rd edition of the festival dedicated taking place at the picturesque Every year a different opera in one of to the queen of the Langhe: located outdoor Amphitheatre “Anima”. the most beautiful squares in town. in the two medieval suburbs of the Info: www.animafestival.it Info: www.turismoinbra.it village, more than 30 cooks in tutto il mese guided visits. Info: Tuesday 1st individual stalls, will offer their Mirabilia www.fondazionesanmichele.it; Glasses of stars gourmet specialties inspired from Fossano www.facebook.com/illuminatadicuneo Barolo local or worldwide recipes, and Shoulder your rucksack 11th edition of the international from Thursday 13th to Sunday 23rd On the occasion of the night of St. reinterpreted to showcase the Piedmontese meat For the summer mountain festival of street performers which is Lorenzo there is a special evening hazelnut from Cortemilia. The territory made of vast lovers the Province of Cuneo gathering entertainers, mimes, Marchesato Opera Festival opening of the Barolo Regional Info: www.comunecortemilia.it plains and countless offers countless trails, jugglers and fire-eaters; the event Saluzzo “WiMu”- Wine Museum: featuring from Friday 18th to Sunday 27th mountain pastures where to excursions and structured also features music entertainment 6th edition of the festival of baroque guided tours, tastings and the lead the cattle in the itineraries. In 1839 the and food stands. music: entertainment, music, theatre, observation of shooting stars. Cannetum Longobardorum summer, along with the Monviso was the first mount Info: www.festivalmirabilia.it guided tours. Info: www.enotecadelbarolo.it expertise of breeders, have in the entire Alps to propose Info: www.fondazionescuolaapm.it Thursday 10th A historical reminiscence of the fostered the diffusion of high- a loop itinerary, which is still from Tuesday Jun. 27th to Saturday quality cattle-farming. 1st from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd descent and occupation of the very popular. Nowadays there Arts and Crafts Fair Longobards in Piedmont. The event Piedmontese beef, in are about twenty structured Pastà Monfortinjazz Mondovì, Piazza Quarter also features shows, kids particular, is famous at itineraries which are Cuneo Monforte d'Alba 49th edition of the arts and crafts entertainment, guided tours, national level. Furthermore practicable in Cuneo A festival dedicated to Italian pasta, A series of concerts in the fair, which is a favourite hangout for exhibition of Longobardic the Province is popular for mountains: among the many featuring food stands, live music and picturesque setting of Horszowski craftsmen, antique dealers, painters, manufacture, archery, jousts, falconry, some particular local proposals some examples are entertainment for children. Auditorium, featuring some of the sculptors and artists; the event is workshops and Longobardic food productions which are the mountaineering trails, Info: www.cuneo.festivaldellapasta.it biggest names of the international enriched with concerts, shows and certified and protected, such such as the Tour of the tasting. Info: www.larc- as the Bue di Carrù (beef), from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th jazz scene. Info: www.monfortinjazz.it creative workshops. arcieriasperimentale.com Castellata in the Varaita in July and August Info: www.artigianatomondovi.it the Agnello Sambucano Valley, or the Tour of the Fausto Coppi Bicycle Race from Friday 11th to Tuesday 15th Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th (lamb), the Gallina Bianca di Marguareis in Mondovì Cuneo Occit’amo Saluzzo (hen) and the Festa ‘d Sin-i. Mangialonga Valleys, or the cultural and 30th edition of the International Various places Cappone di anthropological hiking trails, Cycling Marathon which meanders Festival of the Mount Viso territory The night of the “Masche” (capon); the Salsiccia di Bra such as the Occitan Nature through valleys and cols starting and and of the : a 31st season of the 4 km gourmet (a beef sausage to be eaten Trail in the , Lou arriving in Galimberti Square in combination between the folk, ethnic A half seriously, half in jest encounter walk through the vineyards of La raw), the Tinca di Ceresole Viage in the Stura Valley and Cuneo. There are different options: and traditional music and the with the “masche” (a “masca” is a Morra, which are now a Unesco World d’Alba (tench), the Lumache Bartobar within Alba hills. the 177 km long-distance ride and fascinating art treasures scattered all sort of witch belonging to the Heritage Site: a six stop grab-and-go di Cherasco e Borgo San Another important aspect not the 111 km medium-distance ride. Piedmontese folklore) and the lunch with local cuisine food, Dalmazzo (snails), or the over mountain churches and chapels supernatural. Info: www.prolocosinio.it to be left out is the protected Moreover, the 50 km “Fausto Coppi that become unusual stages in the matched with fine wines. widespread trout farming. nature: in the Province of Eat & Cycle”, involving a recreational valleys that once belonged to the Monday 14th Info: www.mangialonga.it Piedmontese sliced meat Cuneo there are three nature bike ride at the foot of the Grana Marquisate of Saluzzo. Rye Festival Sunday 27th and salami are absolutely reserves (www. Valley with two tasting stopovers. Info: www.occitamofestival.it Valdieri worth tasting: lardo, Info: www.faustocoppi.net Balla coi cinghiali parcoalpimarittime.it; www. in July and August An opportunity to learn the history of pancetta, raw or cooked parcofluvialegessostura.it; Sunday 9th Vinadio salami, Cuneo raw ham, the Gesso Valley through traditions: Concerts, dj sets, but also art and www.parcodelmonviso.eu) Cuneo illuminata: the Collisioni featuring a initial historical parade of which obtained the which preserve endangered Barolo hunters and royal guards along the literature workshops, street Controlled Designation of ecosystems and are very illuminated town at night performances and food-and-wine Origin a few years ago. Cuneo A festival dedicated to music, village streets, to finish with the interesting from the literature and theatre which boasts threshing of the rye, some Occitan booths. Camping is authorized all the naturalistic point of view. On Via Roma, as part of Our Lady of event long. For further information visit the Carmine’s celebrations, there will world-famous guests. music and a street market. the website: For further information visit be a light and music show. Ten days Info: www.collisioni.it Info: www.ecomuseosegale.it Info: www.ballacoicinghiali.it http://prodottitipici.provincia. the website: www.cuneo360.it full of events, dinners, shows and dates to be scheduled from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th dates to be scheduled cuneo.it/prodotti/carni

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Rossana Photo-festival Cuneo Oktoberfest the chestnut and other local typical Cuneo products. dedicated to dairy farming, with Info: www.marrone.net An event dedicated to photography, debates, tasting, taste education and Twelve days of festivities inspired by inspired by the “Rencontres d’Arles”: a big market with the best cheeses in the popular Bavarian event: beer, from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th from reportage to the most famous the world. In addition, places for street food, itinerant concerts. photographers, going through Info: www.oktoberfestcuneo.it From Sorï to Sorï naturalistic, urban exploration, and tasting, shows and literary cafés. Diano d’Alba Info: www.cheese.slowfood.it from Thursday Sep. 28th to Monday 19th edition of the food and wine social themed photography. Info: 9th © Archivio Museo Civico di Cuneo www.facebook.com/ From Friday 15th till Monday 18th itinerary along the söri: areas planted with dolcetto grapes, with stopovers Landscapes: rossanafotofestival AmèlAmél Cheese, what a passion! MUU. Culture to milk in wineries to taste the local wine and tableaux vivants on every weekend of the month Villanova Mondovì the delicacies from Langhe. In September Bra will Galimberti House-Museum, 12th edition of the Honey Festival: become once again the world National Fair of the mechanized 3rd year of the livestock exhibition four days full of events, shows and Info: www.soridiano.it which is also interesting to Agriculture which pays homage to the Sunday 15th capital of cheese, thanks to exhibition concerning the different the event called “Cheese!” learn the vicissitudes of the Saluzzo Piedmontese cattle breed. Info: kind of honey. Info: www.amelamel.it Resistance hero Duccio www.comune.villanova-mondovi.cn.it The Witches’ nights. promoted by Slow Food, that 70th edition of the Fair dedicated to from Friday Sep. 29th to Sunday 1st Galimberti, houses a the agriculture sector, its traditions from Saturday 16th till Monday 18th Terror in the small village has its seat right in this small colossal view of Cuneo, piece and the numerous innovations. The Regional Pumpkin Fair town. A unique opportunity to of work of Lorenzo Delleani. Info: www.fondazionebertoni.it The Wine Festival Walks with theatrical performances, taste products of world Alba tastings and mystery readings to provenance, with a particular In Saluzzo, in the cozy picture from Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th Trade fair with more than 450 gallery in the Town Old From 14 till 20 the town centre turns varieties of pumpkins; food stalls evoke and relive the persecutions of attention to the rich local Palace, one can admire The Great Summer Fair into a wine bar in the open air, with serving risotto and desserts made witches which occurred in Rifreddo production. several landscapes of the Cuneo the opportunity of tasting more than with the local pumpkin; cooking and in 1495. Info: Every year about 4.5 million territory painted by Matteo 42nd national trade exhibition of the 700 different wine brands from contests. Info: www.prolocopiozzo.it www.lenottidellestreghe.it litres of milk are produced in the Province of Cuneo, and Olivero, the pointillist painter local production and handicrafts from Langhe and Roero. Info: from Friday Sep. 29th to Sunday 1st Saturday 28th from Acceglio, in the Maira Cuneo area. www.gowinet.it Greedy sins - the majority of it is Valley. Colossal and typical of Info: www.grandefieradestate.com Sunday 24th The Festival of “bagna caöda” 19th Regional Truffle Fair transformed into cheese, with that particular art style the from Friday 1st to Sunday 10th a variety of high-quality From courtyard to courtyard Mondovì, rione Piazza typologies, including sixty work of art named “Mattino” 21st edition of the festival dedicated A gastronomic exhibition with (Morning) set in the Macra L’Agnel 2744 Bra to the popular typical Piedmontese typical agricultural and food Pontechianale Food and wine itinerary discovering showcase of local products, products. Valley and depicting an dish made from anchovies, garlic and workshops and tastings: a greedy enchanted landscape which A non-competitive bicycle ascent the delicacies and excellent wines of olive oil. Info: www.comune.faule.cn.it The Province of Cuneo can towards the “Colle dell’Agnello” from itinerary starting from an aperitif with boast seven controlled is still enjoyable in Ussolo, a the Langhe and Roero area, the visit from Thursday 5th till Tuesday 10th local wines, going on with the main small village in the Italy and France, with traffic stop in tour files down the over hundred designation of origin cheeses: Alba International courses, to finish with a dessert. Info: Bra , , municipality of in the both sides of the Alps. courtyards in town, where it is also www.peccatidigolamondovi.it Info: www.vallidelmonviso.it possible to admire many architectural White Truffle Fair and Raschera are the four Maira Valley. Alba Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th Furthermore, while visiting Sunday 10th treasures. cheeses that can be Info: www.turismoinbra.it 87th edition of the fair which Barbaresco and Alba White produced exclusively in some some religious buildings it is September in Racconigi celebrates one of the world's rarest possible to see some Sunday 24th Truffle Eco-marathon selected areas of the Racconigi and most precious gastronomic Alba territory. Last but not the landscapes from the past: Sports, games, gastronomy, arts, treasures from Alba region: the white the Church of Santa Maria Festival of the edible Snails 8th edition of the marathon which least, Toma Piemontese , performances, music entertainment, Cherasco truffle; the fair features numerous side crosses the municipalities of Alba, and della Pieve, Via Santa Maria local street market and, above all, events as a re-enactment of in Cuneo, houses a large 12th edition: four days of Barbaresco, and : there is are famous Italian tastings of the Royal Biscuit from gastronomy, folklore, shows and traditional arts and crafts. A Palio a choice between the 42,195 km cheeses that often recall Cuneo skyline in the right Racconigi. donkey race will inaugurate the fair. aisle, and in San Giovanni culture around the Helix Snail within competitive race, the 21,097 km half- other regions, but which are Info: www.racconigieventi.it the 46th breeding of edible snails Info: www.fieradeltartufo.org marathon and a 10 km non- produced in this area too. Church in Saluzzo - in the From Friday 15th till Monday 18th from Saturday 7th to 26th November second left chapel - it is international meeting. competitive walk with some For further information visit possible to see a wonderful Cheese. Milk shapes Info: www.istitutodielicicoltura.com The National Chestnut Fair Barbaresco wine tastings. the website: view of the Marquisate seat Bra from Thursday 28th till Sunday Oct. Cuneo Info: www.triangolosport.it http://prodottitipici.provincia. during the Medieval period. 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FRIDAY 8TH : IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ’S DAY ; MONDAY 25 TH : CHRISTMAS DAY ; WEDNESDAY 1ST : ALL SAINTS ’ DAY ; THURSDAY 2ND : REMEMBRANCE DAY MARTEDÌ 26 TH : BOXING DAY ; DOMENICA 31 ST : NEW YEAR ’S EVE All Saints’ Fair and “Cisrà” charity. A Magical Christmas Village Info: www.nottidellanativita.it Dogliani Info: www.castellogrinzane.com Govone from Friday 8th to Saturday 23rd The event is mainly based on the Sunday 12th The Royal Castle halls, which are now tasting of the “cisrà”, an autumnal a Unesco World Heritage site, host a The Ox Fair soup made of chickpeas, pork, leeks scrittorincittà Nativity scene exhibition and a big Carrù and garlic; all day long a trade Cuneo Santa Claus’ house; in the Castle park 107th edition of the National fair exhibition with more than 300 A literary festival with meetings, there is a Christmas market with more specialised in cattle breeding, which exhibitors will be held. debates and shows: nationally and than 70 small wooden houses. In is exclusively reserved to the In addition, all the week will be internationally well-known authors addition the event boasts shows, Piedmontese oxen. The event features devoted to the “cisrà” sampling, and introduce their latest works. entertainment for children and adults, a real contest in which the best ox Action! Camera! in the Info: www.scrittorincitta.it breeders are awarded. Visitors will Confectionery products Province of Cuneo all the restaurants in Dogliani will tastings of high quality locally sourced This Province can boast many propose the typical soup and the in the second half of the month produce. have the chance to taste the famous The first film partly shot in “bollito” (boiled ox meat) confectionery products: the best Piedmontese dishes. Aj a Caraj. When the festival Info: www.magicopaesedinatale.com the Province of Cuneo was I Info: www. comune. dogliani.cn.it from breakfast to dinner. main ingredient is the compagni by Mario Monicelli. smells of garlic all month long until 6th January hazelnut; in the Langhe Thursday 2nd Info: www.comune.carru.cn.it It was back in 1963, but it is Caraglio The historical Fair Thursday 14th region the IGP (protected still possible to see one of Sapori della carne 15th edition of the “soma d’aj” fair of the “Puciu” and geographical indication) the film sets which has Cuneo with a trade exhibition of local Saint Nicolao’s The Regional capon fair Tonda Gentile delle Langhe remained unaltered: it’s the and regional garlic varieties. Morozzo hazelnut is grown. It is Gastronomic show of the Piedmontese Info: www.insiemepercaraglio.it pastry shop Arione in Cuneo. meat and national exhibition of The fair dedicated to the “puciu”, a A trade exhibition of capons and considered as one of the best To recognize some Cuneo Piedmontese bred cows. Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th Piedmontese name for a fruit similar poultry with gourmet appointments. hazelnut in the world and views in more recent films Info: www.anaborapi.it Bee. Thoughts, words and to the medlar which is typical of the Info: www.comune.morozzo.cn.it with this particular variety Sunday 17th and Monday 18th one must see Gli amici del Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th cheese Low Langhe. pastry shops prepare the bar Margherita by Pupi Avati, Villanova Mondovì During the day, there will be soup The living Nativity scene typical homemade cake, as knowing that the portrayed Saint Martin’s summer Goat and sheep trade exhibition also tasting, a street market and the well as the Alba Nougat. Bologna in the ‘50s is in fact Dogliani featuring some important cultural “Langhe colours and tastes” A living Nativity scene will be held The heart-shaped Quaquare Cuneo in 2007. The High Langhe and Ceva area truffle and gastronomic events. Info: exhibition, to introduce and promote di Genola are made with In the international along the medieval alleys of Borgo fair, featuring workshops, shows, and www.comune.villanova-mondovi.cn.it locally sourced produce. Castello, with almost 350 performers. wheat meal, as well as the blockbuster Inkheart appears gourmet appointments. Sunday 19th Info: www.comune.farigliano.cn.gov.it Pnön di Levaldigi , whose an unrecognizable Entracque, Info: www.comune.paroldo.cn.it A mock rural village complete with from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd artisans in traditional costumes is shape recalls the pennants of a small mountain village in from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th Christmas Market a village festival; the lozenge- the Gesso Valley that, in Vinadio Fiera Fredda (The Cold Fair) populated by peculiar figures such as Cervere Leek Fair Borgo San Dalmazzo Gelindo, the shepherd who shows the shaped Mustaccioli di 2006, was transformed into a 14th edition of this picturesque way to the Bethlehem couple to find are prepared using wine and snow-covered Swiss village for Cervere setting-up of themed market stalls 448th edition of the fair dedicated to Gastronomic fair dedicated to the the Helix Pomatia Alpina snail, a the bedding next to the ox and the spices. With the cornmeal script reasons. inside one of the most important donkey. Info: www.prolococastello.it pastry shops prepare the But another film deserves a most savoury autumnal local produce. examples of military architecture variety of snail which is typically found Info: www.porro-cervere.cn.it in the Maritime Alps: five days of Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th famous cornmeal cookies mention: Il vento fa il suo within the Alps. named batiaie since in the giro , a low-budget film written from Saturday 11th to Sunday 26th Info: www.fortedivinadio.it tastings, theme menus, debates and Christmas in “Contrada” conferences. On Monday 5th the past they were given out and set in the Province of World Auction Sale of the Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th Peveragno during baptisms. Cuneo, in the High Maira highlight will be the traditional fair. The old town centre is turned into a White Truffle of Alba Info: www.fierafredda.it Last but not the least the Valley between , temporary living Nativity scene where chestnut; this ingredient is and the hamlet of from Sunday 3th till Friday 8th In the castle that used to some 500 performers recreate a mock largely used in confectionery Ussolo di Prazzo. Released in rural village complete with many and this territory is a big 2005, it became a true film belong to count Camillo The Nativity nights Benso of Cavour every Alba artisans in traditional costumes. grower, as well as of honey. case by winning several The event also features a 1 km awards and boosting, as a year takes places the Alba historic centre streets and Another popular dessert is auction sale of excellent squares celebrate Christmas by gourmet itinerary with tastings of locally the peach combined with the result, tourist interest in the sourced products. The second night a Maira Valley. batches of white truffle, means of dance performances, live chocolate: the so-called persi with world live music events, circus shows and fireworks show will be performed. pien , namely baked peaches broadcasting. The theatre productions in the three Info: www.comune.peveragno.cn.it filled with chocolate and proceeds are devoted to weekends before Christmas. Sunday 24th and Tuesday 26th almond cookies.

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