Vicoforte is a small village located in the “Langhe Monregalesi”, a land of excellent gastronomy and unspoilt nature.
In details, Vicoforte is:
At 50 meters from Vicoforte Shrine
Its dome is the biggest elliptical stone dome in the world and it is decorated by more than 6,000 sqm of frescoes.
With the “Magnificat” initiative is possible to reach the top of the building and to admire the breathtaking landscape from 75 meters high.
At 5 minutes by car from the town of Mondovì
…its funicular railway will lead you to discover Mondovì Piazza and its Belvedere.
Moreover, Langhe Monregalesi is a land rich of gastronomic specialties like D.O.P. Mountain Pasture Raschera cheese, seasoned in the caves of Pamparato, a little village famous also known for the typical corn cookies called “paste di meliga“.
At only 20 minutes by car from:
UNESCO Vineyard Landscapes
The lands of Barolo, now part of Unesco Heritage, the ideal point of departure to visit Langhe and Roero vineyard landscapes, known for the wine production and its gastronomic products.
What to visit:
- Alba, one of the most important towns, famous all over the world for its White Truffle celebrated in autumn with the centenary truffle fair
- Grinzane Cavour and its castle that once belonged to Camillo Benso, the duke of Cavour. Today the castle houses the Regional Enoteca, an ethnographic museum and the Michelin star restaurant “Al Castello” with the Chef Marc Lanteri
- La Morra and its “Belvedere”, a panoramic point from which it is possible to admire the wonderful landscape of Langhe
- Serralunga d’Alba, its castle and the royal historic wine cellars of Fontanafredda
At 20 minutes by car from:
Bossea caves
Beautiful caves with a picturesque scenery.
Mondolè Ski
The main ski areas of Mondolé Ski (Artesina, Pratonevoso e Frabosa Soprana) for ski and snowboarding lovers.
Lurisia Spa
Its water features unique properties and has been studied by the Nobel Prize Marie Curie. Lurisia Spa offers complete relax with a rich choice of beauty treatments and massages.