Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Parco di Racconigi, Cuneo
Piedmont
The Parco del Castello di Racconigi near Cuneo is the English landscape garden of the Savoy royal summer residence — 166 hectares planted in the 19th century with extraordinary trees (Lebanese cedar, ginkgo, swamp cypress). The night heron colony (100+ pairs) is the most accessible in Piedmont. Grey heron. Tawny owl. Dogs on leash in the royal park.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Night heron colony — 100+ pairs, most accessible in Piedmont
- Savoy royal summer residence — 19th-century English landscape garden
- Extraordinary tree collection: Lebanese cedar, ginkgo, swamp cypress
With your dog
Palace park; dogs on leash.
