Villamiroglio in Foto

Of the more than 25 km of roads of the town, only a portion is paved, the dominance is represented by gravelled roads and dirt paths that climbs the hills, in a woody and fresh contexts. Over time, and because of the abandonment of crops in decades, it's increasingly more difficult to maintain the trails in efficiency, in some cases the best time for hiking is from autumn to early spring, when vegetation is at rest and allows the transit even in sections where in the summer it would be difficult to pass. Really impressive are also walks in the snow, in the cold winters. Some paths are smoothly throughout the year, such as the hillside path on the Monte Bric or Monte Croce. Many of the trails can be covered on foot, on horseback, by bike or by mountain bike. In walks you can enjoy a range of tree species, among which there is a predominance of locust trees, which flourish in the spring of their pink and white clusters. The wood floor is home for many flowers, especially in spring, like violets, primroses, pulmonaria, and along streams, anemones and epatica. Follows the wild roses, accompanied by rare and bright wild iris, along with dandelion and then poppies in summer. The fauna is rich and, although shy, it is not unusual to find, in the most tranquil paths, pheasants and other wildlife. Widespread reptiles such as snakes and vipers, around the houses, so you need to be especially careful.
Villamiroglio in foto it's available for give information for excursions or easy walks to discover the peculiarities and curiosities of Villamiroglio.
Since years, in collaboration with the Parco di Crea, several municipalities in the Monferrato organize walks, usually on Sundays, with specialized guides. Maps of the trails of "Camminare il Monferrato", as they call these events, can be found ion the site of Parco di Crea, as well as the Calendario of walks in the program (Info: http://www.parcocrea.com/camminare-in-monferrato/). The territory of Villamiroglio is part of the suggested paths:
n° 710 LUNGO LA STRADA DEI MIROGLIO (http://www.parcocrea.com/pdf/710.pdf )
n° 739 DAI BOSCHI DEL MONTE CROCE AI PRATI DEL MONTERIZZOLO (http://www.parcocrea.com/pdf/739.pdf)
NOTE. the existing signals on the territory does not identify the trails made by CAI for "Camminare ilMonferrato", although it improperly uses the same numbering and features, so if you download the maps of these trails do NOT follow the signals or panels found on the territory of Villamiroglio but orientate yourself only on CAI maps. Thank you.

Endless possibilities for walks even around Villamiroglio, among rolling hills and wild woods. Try to go from Monte Croce on the path that leads to Cascina Impariasca and reach the village of San Antonio, it offers an easy walk in a fascinating and remote forest, or the vguided walks in Moncestino (For info http://www.comune.moncestino.al.it).
The nearby river Po offers possibilities for relaxing walks. Starting from Piagera, and traveled for about half of the Andelle Road, turn left on a dirt road, they exceed the canal, the banks and the municipal poplar groves, and you get to Area picnic location Tram. In the sixties a group of private places, in front of the River Po, a Turin tram in disuse: the area is beautiful thanks to the greens and a few large oaks. A river ramp allows commissioning small water craft and - above all - the bridge over the Rio Brand joins again with Tram Berth site of Ferry at Fontanetto rope, which is expected in the short recovery thanks to a regional funding. From there, a few hundred meters walk leads to Cascina paper mill and then, along the Embankment New, new village of Piagera and its market.

Club Horse nearby:

Circolo Ippico POM GRANIN - Via alla Cascinassa, 15, Moncestino

Horse riding lessons, horseback even at night, horse boarding, hiking, horseback riding vacations.
Phone : 0142 945482
Site: www.pomgranin.com 
E-mail: fioly.bocca@gmail.com 
Affiliated: UISP - Unione Italiana Sport Per tutti

Campo Ippico c/o l'Agriturismo LA ZUCCA - Strada Zucca 1, Murisengo

Riding with room for 18 horses. Excursions with horse trainer.
Phone : 0141 993154  

Villamiroglio is a land of engines. Several editions of RallySprint di Casale Monferrato have seen special road test disputed the streets of the town, particularly in the section of the provincial road SP3 that from Via Mezzano goes to S. Antonio della Serra. This section is also, together with the winding road that leads to Mezzalfenga, has also seen passing in the past several editions of famous races such as the Rally della Lana ot the Rally Team '971, committed champions such Munari, Cerrato, Cunico, Pat and Stirling Moss, ...
In a history of just a few decades ago, when even the major roads were still unpaved, the territory of Villamiroglio also had the honor of seeing the glorious cars of the Rally di Montecarlo.
Today, due to economic difficulties, regulations, road conditions and complaints, it's become increasingly difficult to organize in small towns this kind of event, even if there still are intriguing paths for lovers of "good" roads.
Villamiroglio was venue, in the past, of a small, but interesting, field for motocross, also venue of races, especially for the lower classes, no longer usable. The characteristics of the territory, however, still allow paths even challenging for the practice of this sport.
In 2010, the number limit of 500 riders took part in the Motocavalcata delle colline del Monferrato (MONFA) organized by the Moto Club Palli of Casale, with attendance from all over Italy, as well as from European countries such as Germany, which took place in part Villamiroglio on dirt roads, as well as in 2014 hosted the path of the first edition of the motocavalcata Memorial Massimo Bertolla organized by the Motoclub Colli di Crea.
For information about the Club: www.motoclubpalli.it and www.motoclubcollidicrea.it.

The woods are beaten, in the times permitted, by hunting groups, especially engaged in hunting wild boar, which provides good examples here. In Via Carpegna there is a dog training field of type C, also known as shot dogs training field, allowing to break down the game entered during the period when hunting is closed. The headquarters of the local group of Federcaccia in on Via Re 28 in Villamiroglio.

Villamiroglio venues several events, usually on the occasion of the patron saints of the different parishes, and at events such as Golosaria or Riso&Rose. Numerous events take place in the Monferrato area throughout the year, for information please visit the links in the Links page.
A Coniolo, the Rafting Adventure proposes easy rafting descents on the river Po. On rafts led by qualified guides, you can discover nature, sports, history, traditions, culture and flavors of a land of unique characteristics within of the Po River Park, with runs between Gabiano, Camino, Pontestura, Frassineto, Po, Valenza, Basignana, Verrua Savoia, Fontanetto Po. It offers: Classic runs of 1 to 2 hours, half day or daily, proposals aimed at families, centers summer, and local tourist associations and also activities on the river with educational tours and nature taken care of by Parco Fluviale del Po e dell'Orba. For info section Fiume Po of website www.raftingaventure.com.
For lovers of nature and sport, the organization Monferratoexperience of Moleto (township of. Ottiglio Monferrato) organize Quad tours, paintball games, trekking paths, Nordic Walking, Walking Fit, and electric bike with pedal assistance. Orienteering courses, organization of events, culinary tours, wellness and relaxation. For more information: www.monferratoexperience.it.
In the surroundings at the resort Lago di Codana, near Montiglio, you can go fishing or swimming in the pools. There is also a children's playground, electric boats, electric car track, aviaries, solarium, bar and restaurant. Info:  www.lagodicodana.it.
In Odalengo Piccolo there is the presence of an Astronomical Observatory. The Centre organizes public opening on Tuesdays and Saturdays, twice a month are themed events that vary according to observability of celestial objects and the presence or absence of the moon. The area of the observatory, equipped with toilets, is fenced and safe for those who want to bring their own equipment. It will be available 220V electricity to power telescopes and computers (you may want to make sure to have a proper extension cord). The outdoor area is equipped with picnic area. For info (reservations required for the observations of the group) www.cielodelmonferrato.it, or at the Cityhall of Odalengo Piccolo number 0141 919 126, or to the president of amateur astronomers Paolo Agarossi number 338 6834894.
For the golfers, the closest green is at Fubine, in the Tenuta Margara, driving range, putting green, restaurant and guesthouse (phone: 0131 778 555). For those who prefer fishing are within easy reach different sections of the fish-filled river Po, at Piagera, Ganoia and Crescentino.
The nearest nightclub is in Gaminella di Mombello, alternatively, clubs in Crescentino and in the area of Casale Monferrato.

In Villamiroglio culture is its territorial wealth and from the meager remains of the past, both historical and devotional, which are treated in the dedicated Discover Villamiroglio page. For culture lovers there is no shortage of exhibitions and museums.
Cantavenna houses the Historical Museum of the Alpine troops, in Via Carpoforo 31, created by Carlo Monti, which exhibits a fascinating collection of objects and memories of war until the Second World War. For information phone: 0142 945557
In Casale is possible to visit the Civic Museum, the Gipsoteca Bistolfi and the Jewish Museum. Other museums in Lu (Museum S. Giacomo, history of the area, the works of Caccia, and sacred objects), Coniolo (Mining Museum), Vignale (Museum of farming life), Villanova (Museum of Ancient Art) Pontestura (Deposit Colombotto Rosso Museum, the Toy Museum and the Museum of antique stoves) and Altavilla (Museum of Tramways steam and electric and Museum of ball sports). In Conzano regular exhibitions are held in the spectacular setting of eighteenth-century Villa Vidua, while the Ecomuseo della Pietra da Cantoni propose the circuit of Infernot, underground chambers carved into the stone used for the storage of wine. Info: www.ecomuseopietracantoni.it 
Frassineto Po, at the Palazzo Mossi, Via Marconi 5, host the Book Village, a place to explore, discover and buy new and out of print books, home to cultural events and literary presentations all year. Also visit the nearby outlet of the book Booklet, Piazza V. Veneto 4, the first library to Italy to open in place of a nightclub. An outlet of the book in all respects where to find all those books (both in catalog or out of print) now become hard to find in the normal national book circuit.
Openings in the weekend, 10,30- 13,00 and 14.30 to 19.00. Info at the Town Hall, phone: 0142 482413 or www.comune.frassinetopo.al.it or www.libriinporto.it.
For lovers of cinema and theater, the closest facilities to Villamiroglio are located in Casale Monferrato, with the recent multiplex Cinelandia in Piazza D'Armi at the Citadel (info and reservations: www.cinelandia.it) and the Civic Theatre in Piazza Castello. (info and tickets online: www.comune.casale-monferrato.al.it)

The Monferrato is a land of castles. Near Villamiroglio deserve mention the castles of Gabiano (info: www.castellodigabiano.com) with its park and the charming maze, and of Murisengo, which dominates the town (not open). A Murisengo are also the source of sulfur called Pirenta, at the foot of Montelungo, and an amphitheater made from a gypsum quarry in S. Pietro's area.
Fascinating also the religious architectural heritage, represented by churches and chapels in every town, among which the emblematic church of Varengo, designed by Magnocavalli, and the Chapel of St. Sebastian and St. Roch in Moncestino.
At Cerrina we point out the Gothic Strong House in front of the church and the castle in the village Montalero. Worth visiting is the medieval castle of Camino (info: www.castellodicamino.it), the Romanesque tower of San Quirico and the Castle fo Odalengo Grande, which offers a great view of the valley.
Among the many buildings of historical and/or religious interest, we should remember that in Casale you can appreciates the Romanesque Cathedral, recently restored, the most beautifulSynagogue of Europe, with its museum and the renovated castle in the homonymous square.
Not far away, at Serralunga di Crea, is the Parco del Sacro Monte di Crea, with the sanctuary, one of the Sacred Mountains in the World Heritage List and the park with the path that runs along the shady hill between 23 chapels up to the Chapel of Paradise. Restaurants and shops. Info: www.parcocrea.com.
Also interesting is the fortress of Verrua Savoia, located on the right bank of the Po River, and overlooking the bridge of Crescentino. The origin of the fort is unknown: some recent findings may testify a Celtic settlements. After the French siege of 1704, the fort was no longer armed and remained as a garrison of soldiers disabled during the Napoleonic era and the Risorgimento. Since 2008 it has been restored and is home of events, open from March to October. For info www.roccaverrua.it.

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