Hike & Fork

Trail 731CBeautiful villageValidated by the Italian Alpine ClubGood for kids

Walk from Cascina Valtegna

Cella Monte · about 1 h 10 min by car from Alba

Distance
4.3 km
Walking time
1 h 15 min
Total ascent
88 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

4.3 km out-and-back walk near Cella Monte, up to Bivio 752A-753A, almost flat (+88 m): about 1 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: wine tasting at Coppo Giovanni Azienda Agricola (1.2 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.

Driving directions

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.

Public transport route

Start point

45.06742,8.37642

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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 Italy1.2 km from the trail

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Coppo Giovanni Azienda Agricola

Cella Monte · 1.2 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

La Casaccia

CELLA MONTE · 1.2 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Uvamatris

Sala Monferrato · 1.6 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Locanda dell’Olmo

Bosco Marengo · 35 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Guallina

Mortara · 35 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Cella Monte and start the walk.
  2. 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Locanda dell’Olmo in Bosco Marengo, 35 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Coppo Giovanni Azienda Agricola, 1.2 km from the trail.