29 Activities
Show Me the Route to Basso Monferrato
Starts from
Turin
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
29
Duration
2 days
Length
111 mi
Route details
Starts from
Turin
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
111 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
- Relaxation
Margherita Barbieri
Travel Expert
- Get lost in the rolling hills of Basso Monferrato.
- Stroll through the scenic alleys of the Monferrato Riviera.
- Surprised yourself with by specialities of the local cuisine.
- Admire the works of de Chirico, Chagall and Modigliani in the small museum of Moncalvo.
- Tour the cellars and ageing rooms of Razzano Castle.
- Learn about the grappa distillation process.
- Discover the Infernot in Cella Monte.
- Enter one of the most important synagogues in Europe.
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Pull the plug for two days on the road to lose yourself exploring the rolling hills of Basso Monferrato. You will visit the most characteristic villages of the Monferrato Astigiano and then the Casalese area, taste the area's food and wine specialities, and learn more about its history and traditions.
On the first day you will descend at Castelnuovo Don Bosco to visit Cocconato, the so-called Riviera del Monferrato, then continue through Murisengo, famous for its truffles and coffee.
After lunch, you will reach the Sacro Monte di Crea, where you will enter the Chapel of Paradise and then continue to the tiny village of Moncalvo, where you will admire the works of de Chirico, Chagall, Maccari, and Modigliani in the Civic Museum.
The next stop is the Castle of Razzano where you will be taken to a wine tasting of their wines after visiting the ancient cellars. Sleep in a cascina in the heart of the hills and the next day begin your itinerary passing through Altavilla Monferrato and visiting its ancient distilleries in the Grappa Museum.
The second stop of the day is Cella Monte, here you will explore the very interesting Eco-museum of the Pietra Cantone where you will enter the infernot.
You will then drive to Castel Monferrato, the capital of Lower Monferrato, where you will have the opportunity to discover one of the most important synagogues in Europe while exploring the medieval and baroque buildings.
You need to book the guided tours in advance so that you don't miss any of the visits. Remember that on the second weekend of the month the Open Casale initiative allows you to visit many buildings that are otherwise closed.
On the first day you will descend at Castelnuovo Don Bosco to visit Cocconato, the so-called Riviera del Monferrato, then continue through Murisengo, famous for its truffles and coffee.
After lunch, you will reach the Sacro Monte di Crea, where you will enter the Chapel of Paradise and then continue to the tiny village of Moncalvo, where you will admire the works of de Chirico, Chagall, Maccari, and Modigliani in the Civic Museum.
The next stop is the Castle of Razzano where you will be taken to a wine tasting of their wines after visiting the ancient cellars. Sleep in a cascina in the heart of the hills and the next day begin your itinerary passing through Altavilla Monferrato and visiting its ancient distilleries in the Grappa Museum.
The second stop of the day is Cella Monte, here you will explore the very interesting Eco-museum of the Pietra Cantone where you will enter the infernot.
You will then drive to Castel Monferrato, the capital of Lower Monferrato, where you will have the opportunity to discover one of the most important synagogues in Europe while exploring the medieval and baroque buildings.
You need to book the guided tours in advance so that you don't miss any of the visits. Remember that on the second weekend of the month the Open Casale initiative allows you to visit many buildings that are otherwise closed.
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Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
- Relaxation
Pull the plug for two days on the road to lose yourself exploring the rolling hills of Basso Monferrato. You will visit the most characteristic villages of the Monferrato Astigiano and then the Casalese area, taste the area's food and wine specialities, and learn more about its history and traditions.
On the first day you will descend at Castelnuovo Don Bosco to visit Cocconato, the so-called Riviera del Monferrato, then continue through Murisengo, famous for its truffles and coffee.
After lunch, you will reach the Sacro Monte di Crea, where you will enter the Chapel of Paradise and then continue to the tiny village of Moncalvo, where you will admire the works of de Chirico, Chagall, Maccari, and Modigliani in the Civic Museum.
The next stop is the Castle of Razzano where you will be taken to a wine tasting of their wines after visiting the ancient cellars. Sleep in a cascina in the heart of the hills and the next day begin your itinerary passing through Altavilla Monferrato and visiting its ancient distilleries in the Grappa Museum.
The second stop of the day is Cella Monte, here you will explore the very interesting Eco-museum of the Pietra Cantone where you will enter the infernot.
You will then drive to Castel Monferrato, the capital of Lower Monferrato, where you will have the opportunity to discover one of the most important synagogues in Europe while exploring the medieval and baroque buildings.
You need to book the guided tours in advance so that you don't miss any of the visits. Remember that on the second weekend of the month the Open Casale initiative allows you to visit many buildings that are otherwise closed.
On the first day you will descend at Castelnuovo Don Bosco to visit Cocconato, the so-called Riviera del Monferrato, then continue through Murisengo, famous for its truffles and coffee.
After lunch, you will reach the Sacro Monte di Crea, where you will enter the Chapel of Paradise and then continue to the tiny village of Moncalvo, where you will admire the works of de Chirico, Chagall, Maccari, and Modigliani in the Civic Museum.
The next stop is the Castle of Razzano where you will be taken to a wine tasting of their wines after visiting the ancient cellars. Sleep in a cascina in the heart of the hills and the next day begin your itinerary passing through Altavilla Monferrato and visiting its ancient distilleries in the Grappa Museum.
The second stop of the day is Cella Monte, here you will explore the very interesting Eco-museum of the Pietra Cantone where you will enter the infernot.
You will then drive to Castel Monferrato, the capital of Lower Monferrato, where you will have the opportunity to discover one of the most important synagogues in Europe while exploring the medieval and baroque buildings.
You need to book the guided tours in advance so that you don't miss any of the visits. Remember that on the second weekend of the month the Open Casale initiative allows you to visit many buildings that are otherwise closed.
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Margherita Barbieri
Travel Expert
- Get lost in the rolling hills of Basso Monferrato.
- Stroll through the scenic alleys of the Monferrato Riviera.
- Surprised yourself with by specialities of the local cuisine.
- Admire the works of de Chirico, Chagall and Modigliani in the small museum of Moncalvo.
- Tour the cellars and ageing rooms of Razzano Castle.
- Learn about the grappa distillation process.
- Discover the Infernot in Cella Monte.
- Enter one of the most important synagogues in Europe.
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Travel itinerary
15 Activities
Day 1
68 mi0.3 mi
The Scenic Road Across Hills and Villages
Begin this first day of discovery of the Basso Monferrato by driving along one of the area's most beautiful roads, which will take you through wonderful hilly landscapes.
Get off the hill at Castelnuovo Don Bosco and begin your exploration of the characteristic villages between the provinces of Asti and Alessandria.
The first village you will visit is Cocconato, defined as the Riviera del Monferrato due to its mild climate and the presence of plants typical of the Riviera area.
After admiring the views as you stroll to the top of the hill, continue on to the second village, Murisengo, famous for its truffles and coffee tradition, but also for the remains of its medieval past.
You will stop to admire the landscape at the Romanesque Tower of San Pietro and then drive to the Castle of Murisengo, bordering the wooded area.
Afterward, you will move on to the Sacro Monte di Crea where you will taste the traditional cuisine in a local restaurant, and then you will walk to the protected area: a religious path of 23 chapels built on top of the hill.
Of all of them, I recommend you visit the Paradise Chapel, which will impress you with its more than 300 plaster and terracotta statues.
The next village on your route is tiny Moncalvo, here you will visit the Museo Civico where you will be surprised to see works by very famous painters: de Chirico, Chagall, Maccari, and Modigliani. After a walk through the historic village, proceed to Alfio Natta.
Book a visit to the cellars of the Rozzano Castle where you can visit the ancient wine-ageing rooms and will then be expertly guided through a tasting of their wines.
End the day tasting local dishes in a traditional farmhouse and book a stay in a farmhouse surrounded by green hills.
14 Activities
Day 2
42 mi1 mi
Drive Through the Hills to Casale Monferrato
On this second day of discovering the Basso Monferrato you will get to know the Casalese Monferrato area.
You will drive through Altavilla Monferrato until you reach Cittadella where you will visit the Grappa Museum in one of the oldest distilleries in the area.
You will continue on to the village of Cella Monte where you will visit the Ecomuseum of Pietra Cantone and you will discover what is an infernot.
The next stop is Casale Monferrato, the capital of the Basso Monferrato, where you will visit the Civic Museum, the Cathedral, and see the Synagogue, housing one of the most important Jewish communities in northern Italy.
After a walk inside the visitable area of the Paleologi Castle, you will drive to the Cantavenna area from where you will enjoy a view of the Po river and the hill area.
With this view, you will dine in a panoramic restaurant nearby and then drive back to Turin. Remember to book museum tours in advance to make sure you find the staff in charge informed.