Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Val Grana — Santuario di Castelmagno
Piedmont
Val Grana above Cuneo is the birthplace of Castelmagno DOP cheese — made on the high Alpine farms from June to October using century-old recipes. The 12th-century Santuario di San Magno clings to a cliff at 1,758 m. The valley has wolf (resident since 2012), roe deer and chamois. The Grana river is crystal clear. Almost no visitors outside August weekends.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+500 m
Best season
June – October
Highlights
- Castelmagno DOP cheese made on the farms above — 12th-century recipe
- 12th-century sanctuary on a cliff at 1,758 m
- Wolf resident since 2012 in the valley
With your dog
Valley trail; dogs off-leash.
