Cammini delle alte colline ombrose e delle colline chiare: Stage 10: Viarigi - Scurzolengo

Cicloescursionismo
no
Lenght
13.00 km
Tempo
2 hours 50 minutes
Tappa
Max altitude
315 m
Ascent elevation gain
20 m
Difficulty
Easy
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Informazioni

Punto di partenza

Viarigi
14030 Viarigi AT
Italy

Altitude
220 m

Punto di arrivo

Scurzolengo
14030 Scurzolengo AT
Italy

Arrival altitude
240 m

Come arrivare

Public transport access
Yes

Descrizione

The route is 12 km long and connects Viarigi with Scurzolengo, passing through Montemagno, Castagnole Monferrato and Refrancore. Estimated travel time: 3 hours. The difference in level is 20 m. On the way you can see beautiful landscapes, fascinating architectures and vineyards. Barbera and Grignolino are typical red wines produced in this area.

The point of departure of this stop is located at the cemetery of Viarigi. Go up the slope towards the church of Gombo, which is the first hill west Viarigi. When you are here, go straight ahead for about 2 km on a path of farmlands, fields, woods, hazelnut groves, and vineyards. You get to the village of Montemagno. The road intersects with Strada Provinciale 14. Go past it, take the dirt road and go straight ahead for 150 m before passing through fields and woods for 300 m. Take Strada Provinciale 29 towards Castagnole Monferrato, passing by the square of Montemagno where many matches of ball game tamburello (typical sport of Monferrato popular in spring and summer) are played.

The very old castle with a irregular plan, a elliptical courtyard, and Ghibelline swallow-tail battlements reigns proudly over the square. Today, it is privately-owned but often open to visitors. The route towards Castagnole Monferrato continues on a parallel road to Strada Provinciale.  Take Via Rinetti Dottore and go straight for 100 m, then turn right into Via Santa Croce and go ahead for 1.500 m on a paved road that becomes dirt and is surrounded by nature. You come to the intersection with Strada Provinciale, which connects Montemagno with Castagnole. Castagnole is the village of Ruchè, a DOCG red wine produced from one of the rarest vines of Monferrato, probably brought by monks from Bourgogne.

This is a wine for special occasions, linked to the most beautiful moments of life. It has always been offered to important people and beloved ones. Go past the pharmacy, in the direction towards Asti, after 50 m turn right into Via Guglielmo Marconi and go straight for about 1.200 m. Pass through the grove on the right, then go straight for 800 m towards the municipality of Calcini. Go up the slope until reaching the municipality of Migliandolo di Portacomaro and go along the ridge of Scurzolengo. This route is particularly scenic. In fact, on the way there are farmlands, woods, hazelnut groves, and vineyards. Go down the valley of Mole and go up until reaching Scurzolengo. This stop ends in the proximity of the chapel of San Giuseppe in Via Martiri della Libertà.

Recommended period

All Year round

Accessible to people with disabilities

No

Profilo altimetrico

Dati tecnici

Code
CCC
Classification
Provincial
Country
Italy
Region
Piemonte
Province
Asti
Devotional relevance
No
Historical relevance
No
Ultima data di aggiornamento
24/10/2024

Accommodation facilities

Agriturismo

Tenuta montemagno

Località

MONTEMAGNO (AT)

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Bed & breakfast

La culla di bacco

Località

CASTAGNOLE MONFERRATO (AT)

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Affittacamere

Locanda dei musici

Località

CASTAGNOLE MONFERRATO (AT)

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Tappe attività