Sala Monferrato presso Cascina Valtegna-Bivio ALA731-ALA731A to Cella Monte-Bivio ALA731-ALA731A
Cella Monte, Sala Monferrato, Ozzano Monferrato · about 1 h 10 min by car from Alba
The walk
6.0 km out-and-back walk between Cella Monte and Sala Monferrato, up to Cella Monte-Bivio ALA731-ALA731A, 130 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. Along the way: Chiesa dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta and Castello degli Ardizzoni. After the walk: wine tasting at Coppo Giovanni Azienda Agricola (0.0 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Alba: about 1 h 10 min (49 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Alba, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.06908,8.37754
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Cella MonteOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italyon the trail
- Chiesa dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta50 m from the trail
- Castello degli Ardizzoni50 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Cantina Castello di Uviglie
Rosignano Monferrato · 1.4 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Cella Monte and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Guallina in Mortara, 34 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Coppo Giovanni Azienda Agricola, 50 m from the trail.
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