VARIOUS POINTS OF INTEREST
Enoteca Regionale del Roero, showcase of local wine producers and of the gastronomic excellence of Roero.
Address: via Roma 57 - Canale (Cn) - tel. 0173 978228
www.enotecadelroero.it
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Historic center of Guarene, orange flag town of the Italian Touring Club: follow the 11 significant monuments of the village, narrated by the audio guide along the route “Architinera”.
Roero Forest Park. Over one hundred and sixty hectares of woodland, a third of which is occupied by almost century-old trees, two lakes (Lago delle Ginestre and Lago degli Aironi), marked paths with walkways, structures for rest and picnics, barbecues, an exercise-sports route with tools, playground and activities for the little ones.
For access methods, consult: www.parcoforestaledelroero.it
Address: frazione Martini, Sommariva Perno (Cn)
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Roero fruit and vegetable market in Canale: born at the beginning of the twentieth century as the Canale peach market, over the years it has become the main point of reference for the display and sale of fruit and vegetables from local farmers.
Address: Corso Alba 79 - Canale (Cn) - tel. 0173 970115
For opening hours, consult: www.mercatodelroero.it
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Crotin of Monteu Roero, underground cellars dug into the tuff, under private houses: upon reservation, it is possible to visit the crotins on any day of the week. The crotin circuit is managed by the BelMonteu Association.
www.belmonteu.it
Lotus flower lake, located halfway along the Trifolao Path in Vezza d'Alba, reachable on foot. The pond is private, but can be visited freely. The flowering of lotus flowers in the summer period (July) is notable.
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Bee houses: ciabòt Calorio and Cà d'Avie, two historic ciabòt with wall apiaries which attest to the historical presence of rational bee breeding, which can be visited on the Beekeeping Path in Montà.
The biotopo, a small lake in the heart of the Rocche between Canale, Montà and Cisterna, a resting point for migratory bird species, immersed in the nature of the Chestnut Path (Canale).
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Small Botanical Garden of hamlet. Madonna di Loreto in Canale: a short route in a naturalistic area where more than 100 different plant species and essences are planted. Managed by the Canale Ecologia Association.
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Small Park of Mombirone. At short distance from the historic center of Canale, a marked path crosses the small natural park of the Mombirone hill, made up of imposing oaks, which reaches the panoramic summit on which the Sanctuary of the same name stands.
Managed by the Canale Ecologia Association.
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Castagna Granda: 400-year-old monumental tree in Monteu Roero, cataloged among the Monumental Trees of the Piedmont Region. Reachable on foot along the Castagna Granda Path.
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“Lago dei Canapali” natural oasis in Magliano Alfieri
An area of approximately six hectares intended for the protection of fauna and included in the "Nature Areas" of LIPU, created by recovering a gravel quarry located a few tens of meters from the Tanaro river; over 50% of it is occupied by a lake of modest depth (about 3 m), at the edge of which two covered huts have been placed for bird observation.
Visitable only by reservation.
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Information for visits.
Fairy tale town. The fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty told through murals and itineraries in the historic center of Sommariva Bosco.
www.comune.sommarivadelbosco.cn.it
Stop on the Romantic Road in Vezza d'Alba: panoramic point at the top where the fortified castle once stood.
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Stage of the Romantic road in Magliano Alfieri: panoramic balcony overlooking the Tanaro river valley.
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www.stradaromantica.com
