The Path of the Masca Micilina wants to make known the stories and popular traditions that until the last century characterized the villages of the Rocche. Stories of "masche" (witches in local dialect) and hermits that are well suited to this type of impervious and full of mystery territory. The path goes into a rich wood and a valley floor where you can admire the biodiversity of the Roero territory.
ITINERARY
Starting point of the Path of the Masca Micilina. Signage begins in Piazza Principessa Maria Pia, in the hilltop village of Pocapaglia, where you can park the car.
SEE HERE THE AUDIOGUIDE OF THE MASCA MICILINA PATH.
By downloading the free Izi.Travel app on your smartphone, in addition to the audioguide it will be possible to being guided along the route thanks to the geolocation on the interactive map.
Audio guide that can also be previewed on the browser:
https://izi.travel/en/d01b-the-path-of-the-masca-micilina/en
WARNINGS
The Roero trail network is planned to discover the paths by your own.
The trails are signposted with arrows and illustrative boards, in order to walk in the proper direction and in safety.
Please consider your physical abilities before starting a walk.
We recommend to provide you the map of the trail you are going to walk, to equip you with hiking shoes suitable for dirt and, eventually, with trekking poles.
In spring/summer is better to have water with you and some energizing food.
Please consult meteorological websites before leaving, and contact the Ecomuseum office or visite our website to verify the trails conditions.
For people allergic to insects bites or pollens is advised to have with you medicinal products to prevent inhalings or bites.
Before leaving, tell someone your destination or the trail you want to walk, in order to simplify first aid assistance in case of necessity.
