PIEDMONT EVENTS IN LANGHE E ROERO
Canté J'euv Saturday before Palm Sunday
Pianté Magg May 1st
A Portè Disnè last Sunday in May
Moon & Bonfires June 23rd
At the taste of Strawberries last Sunday of May
Amidst Chestnut Trees first weekend of July
Sul Ponte dei Sapori last Sunday of August
Books & Jazz first Sunday of September
The Trial of the Masca Fiorina second weekend of September
 CANTE' J'EUV - every year on the Saturday before Palm Sunday The most authentic folklore of Roero is back: a weekend to discover the Lenten rite of Cantè J’Euv, whose symbology dates back to the pre-Christian period, recovered and appreciated in all of Roero; a spring alms collection that still today gathers groups of young people who set off from the hills towards the farmyards of the most isolated farms, singing and playing music. The “song of the eggs” wakes up the landlord and is a good omen for the new upcoming seasonal cycle. The request of eggs is useful for the preparation of the great festive celebration on the scenic background of the Rocche, majestic, natural amphitheatres of sandy walls. An occasion to really experience the festival, with choirs and live folk music around the Lenten bonfires. Weekend proposal Saturday: arrival at Montà and reception at the Ecomuseum of the Rocche of Roero, where you will receive maps and illustrative material regarding the thematic paths. Departure for naturalistic trekking along the Sentiero Religioso (Religious Path), an itinerary that travels across the evocative Sacro Monte dei Piloni (Sacred Mountain of the Pylons) amidst chapelsand vineyards to reach the Romanesque Sanctuary of Saint James the Minor and Saint Philip. Along the path you will come across informative panels on folk traditions and festivals of Roero. Lunch at a typical restaurant based on traditional flavours and recipes of Roero.  Transfer to the commune housing the folk festival Cantè J’Euv and opportunity to walk through the parade with chores and music of folk groups, to reach the historic centre lit by torches and taste typical products of the food stands. Sunday: Tour of a naturalistic Museum on the Rocche or of a nearby Medieval Castle. Lunch at a typical restaurant. Opportunityto walk through a thematic Path in one of the communes of the Ecomuseum of the Rocche of Roero or to visit a typical, local business (wine-making or bee-farming business) with tasting. Cost Excursion guides: Euro 180 for 1/2 day or Euro 225 for full day, for 1 to 20 people. Participation in Canté J’Euv is free. Not included: tasting around Euro 10 per person, entry to the museum or castle Euro 4 per person, meals, accommodation. ORDER by phone or online |
 PIANTE' MAGG - every year on May 1st The most authentic folklore of Roero is back: a weekend to admire the arboreal flowerings of the Rocche of Roero and find out about the meanings behind the rediscovered rite of planting the fertility bearer tree at San Rocco di Montaldo Roero, a colourful small village that maintained this pre-Christian tradition. The trunk of the pess-ra will be hoisted in the main piazza to the sound of the bells that make baudetta and of folk music that wins over the spring revival: songs and dances around the pagan tree of May, unique witnesses of a symbology that dates back to the mists of time. |
| A PORTE' DISNE' - every year last Sunday in May In the olden times, farmers used to bring lunch to their family members working in the fields or in the vineyard. In the local dialect this ritual was called portè disnè. At around noon, women and children would swarm in flocks from the village with baskets full of food for their husbands, fathers, grandfathers and brothers. You will experience this old tradition through a travelling lunch along a pleasant path in nature, in the cheerful and festive atmosphere that the people of this land know how to create, to finally reach a piazza (square) where the celebrations traditionally end with music. |
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 AT THE TASTE OF STRAWBERRIES - every year last Sunday of May A weekend walking along the wild ridges of the Rocche, deep sandy-walled cliffs that suddenly open between the gentle hills of Roero. The Rocche can reach drops of hundreds of metres and stretch along a winding land of vineyards and orchards. The month of May in Roero is dedicated to one of its most beloved fruits, the strawberry: it is an occasion to taste thematic menus or to pick up the delicious fruit directly from the field in its tastiest varieties and find out about the secrets of its production. Weekend proposal Saturday: arrival at Montà and reception at the Ecomuseum of the Rocche of Roero, where you will receive maps and illustrative material regarding the thematic paths and the lunch bundle. Departure for naturalistic trekking along one of the thematic paths of the Ecomuseum and lunch at the typical ciabot, oddly shaped farmers’ huts scattered in the vineyards and in the fields. Transfer to Cisterna d’Asti with guided tour of the Museum of Arts and Trades of the olden times, housed by the Medieval Castle: environments of everyday rural life, rebuilt handicraft shops, tools for olden trades. Tour and tasting in a typical local business (wine-making or bee-farming business). Sunday: transfer to Sommariva Perno for the festival dedicated to the queen of typical products of the area, “Taste of Strawberries”. Opportunity to take part in six types of free guided tours in the historical village centre, in the woods, in the Rocche, an  d in the strawberry-growing areas with tasting directly from the producer. Live concert in the piazza and in the end strawberries for everybody.Cost Excursion guides: Euro 180 for 1/2 day or Euro 225 for full day, for 1 to 20 people. Packed lunch, Euro 12 per person Not included: tasting around Euro 10 per person, entrance tickets to Cisterna Castle Euro 4 per person, meals (except packed lunch,) accommodation. The event La luna e i Falo' is free, tasting is not included. ORDER by phone or online |
 AMIDST OVER A HUNDRED YEARS OLD CHESTNUT TREES - every year, first weekend of July A weekend walking along the wild ridges of the Rocche, deep sandy-walled cliffs that suddenly open between the gentle hills of Roero. A route that shows off agricultural activities through chestnut woods, peach orchards, hazelnut trees, “modern” and “historical” vineyards, where the farmers’ work is carried out manually as it was in the past. Immersed in the flourishing nature of summer, you will reach a valley shaded by chestnut trees more than a hundred years old for a folk festival under the branches of the great chestnut tree, the specimen of monumental dimensions, registered among the oldest trees in Europe with its 400 years of age. Weekend proposal Saturday: arrival at Montà and reception at the Ecomuseum of the Rocche of Roero, where you will receive maps and illustrative material regarding the thematic paths. Departure for naturalistic trekking along the Sentiero del Castagno (Chestnut Tree Path), a route that shows off centuries-old specimens of chestnut trees and agricultural activities. Lunch at a typical restaurant based on traditional flavours and recipes of Roero. Transfer to Cisterna d’Asti with guided tour of the Museum of Arts and Trades of the olden times, housed by the Medieval Castle: environments of everyday rural life, rebuilt handicraft shops, tools for olden trades. Tour of a local business (wine-making of bee-farming business) and tasting. Opportunity to go to the Concert of classical music at night in the piazza in the commune of Monteu Roero. Sunday: opportunity to visit the art exhibition inside the historic house “La corte dei Rotari” and departure for naturalistic trekking along the Sentiero della Castagna grande (Path of the Great Chestnut Tree). Participation in the folk “Festival at the valley of the centuries-old chestnut trees” with lunch accompanied by music and served in the shade of the flourishing leaves of the chestnut trees. Cost Excursion guides: Euro 180 for 1/2 day or Euro 225 for full day, for 1 to 20 people. Participation to the festival Euro 40 per person including drinks. Not included: tasting around Euro 10 per person, entry to Cisterna Castle euro 4 per person, meals, accommodation. ORDER by phone or online |
 SUL PONTE DEI SAPORI - every year, last Sunday of August A weekend walking along the wild ridges of the Rocche, deep sandy-walled cliffs that suddenly open between the gentle hills of Roero. The Rocche can reach drops of hundreds of metres creating peaks of enchanting and imposing shapes, where you can easily spot archaeological finds.At Montaldo Roero, the long bridge suspended on the abrupt cliffs of the Rocche will house the most awaited dinner of the year:lit by torches, the Medieval tower stands as a background for this festive time accompanied by live music of the Piedmontese tradition. Weekend proposal Saturday: arrival at Montà and reception at the Ecomuseum of the Rocche of Roero, where you will receive maps and illustrative material regarding the thematic paths. Departure for naturalistic trekking along the Path “The pit of wild boars” at Monte Roero. Lunch at a typical restaurant based on traditional flavours and recipes of Roero. Transfer to Montà for the Festival “In honey, in wine” and tour of the historic centre. Dinner at inns that stages the historic setting of the seventeenth century and commemoration of the trial for witchcraft of the Masca Fiorina. Sunday: departure for naturalistic trekking along the Path “Masca Micilina” at Pocapaglia, a route that crosses the humid environments of the valley bottom to reach the top of the natural amphitheatre of the Rocca della Ghia, which opens the curtain to the Alps. Cost Excursion guides: Euro 180 for 1/2 day or Euro 225 for full day, for 1 to 20 people. Not included: tasting around Euro 10 per person, meals, accommodation. ORDER by phone or online |
 BOOKS & JAZZ - every year first Sunday in September A weekend walking along the wild ridges of the Rocche, deep sandy-walled cliffs that suddenly open between the gentle hills of Roero. Majestic natural amphitheatre, where you can venture following the farmers’ paths, dotted with typical ciabot, oddly shaped huts still used today as storage rooms for farm tools or as a space where one can take a break when working in the vineyards. Trekking and relaxation in the mild silence of nature, to enjoy engaging books and the best stories by the finalist writers of the “Carlo Cocito” National Literary Prize. The “Cocito” Prize, founded in 1987, is dedicated to distinguished books, and for many years now has been characterized by the best names of Italian fiction literature: a window for prestigious publishers and an opportunity for young emerging talents. Weekend proposal Saturday: arrival at Montà and reception at the Ecomuseum of the Rocche of Roero, where you will receive maps and illustrative material regarding the paths. Departure for naturalistic trekking along one of the Ecomuseum thematic paths and lunch at a ciabot. Immersed in the relaxing nature and in the comfort of the ciabot, you can lose yourself in reading your favourite authors. Transfer to Montaldo Roero to visit the underground crotin, cellars dug in the tuff, where you will be able to try Roero wines while listening to stories of the most fascinating finalist writers of the Cocito Prize. Dinner at a typical restaurant based on traditional flavours and recipes of Roero. Sunday: transfer to Pocapaglia for naturalistic trekking along the path Rocca della Ghia, going through humid environments up to the scenic amphitheatre of the Rocca della Ghia, which opens the curtain to the Alps. Lunch at a typical restaurant. Tour of the historic centre of the city of Bra, gem of Baroque art and home of Slow Food International. Tour and tasting in a typical local business (wine-making or bee-farming business). Back to Montà and participation in the Cocito Prize award night in the “outdoor living room” of the Medieval Castle square, to meet the leading writers of contemporary Italian literature. A buffet in the piazza will follow, together with live jazz by the orchestra directed by Roberto Andreoli. Cost Excursion guides: Euro 180 for 1/2 day or Euro 225 for full day, for 1 to 20 people. Storytelling of the Crotin Euro 120 total. Not included: tasting around Euro 10 per person, meals, accommodation. ORDER by phone or online |
 TRIAL OF THE MASCA FIORINA - every year second weekend in September The Rocche can reach drops of hundreds of metres and, due to their charm and majesty, folk legends originated about their magic formation and masche, women accused by the Inquisition of bringing misfortune and evil spells, and therefore relegated to a life of solitude in the most remote corners of the Rocche. The story of the masca Fiorina is commemorated every year in Montà, where in the historical setting of 1628, her trial is staged among magic, mysterious events, cannon shots, ancient inns, robbers, clerics and policemen. Weekend proposal Saturday: arrival at Montà and reception at the Ecomuseum of the Rocche of Roero, where you will receive maps and illustrative material regarding the thematic paths. Departure for naturalistic trekking along the Path “The pit of wild boars” at Monteu Roero. Lunch at a typical restaurant based on traditional flavours and recipes of Roero. Transfer to Montà for the Festival “In honey, in wine” and tour of the historic centre. Dinner at inns that stage the historic setting of the seventeenth century and commemoration of the trial for witchcraft of the Masca Fiorina. Sunday: departure for naturalistic trekking along the Path “Masca Micilina” at Pocapaglia, a route that crosses the humid environments of the valley bottom to reach the top of the natural amphitheatre of the Rocca della Ghia, which opens the curtain to the Alps. Lunch at a typical restaurant. Back to Montà for the seventeenth-century celebration and historic costume parade, tasting and games for the conquest of the Palio of the boroughs, while awaiting fireworks with music. Cost Excursion guides: Euro 180 for 1/2 day or Euro 225 for full day, for 1 to 20 people. Participation in the event Festival in Honey & Wine, Euro 30 per person including food & wine samplings Not included: tasting around Euro 10 per person, meals, accommodation. ORDER by phone or online |
